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Empowering Young People
For over 160 years we have supported young people (aged 5-26) to manage past trauma, giving them consistent love and care, an inspiring education, and the therapeutic supports to help them achieve their best. We provide a full range of integrated services that meet the needs of each individual.
Our servicesKibble Adoption
Why Choose Kibble Adoption? Kibble Adoption is a new service that was created in direct response to the needs of...
Learn moreResidential Care
Kibble provides residential care and support to children and young people, aged 5-26, who have been referred by local authorities.
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We aim to transform lives through learning with our primary and secondary schools along with The Skills Academy, our tertiary education and training centre.
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Kibble Safe Centre provides a safe, secure and supportive environment to help young people through a period of crisis.
Learn moreCommunity services
Kibble’s Community Services provide accommodation for young people, aged between 16 and 21 in the heart of the community.
Learn moreEarly Years Services
Our early years services provide a range of supports for children aged five+ with experience of trauma.
Learn moreKibble Fostering
Kibble’s fostering service provides safe, loving homes for children and young people aged five+ who are unable to live with their birth families.
Learn moreSpecialist Intervention Services
Our Specialist Intervention Services (SIS) team provides psychological assessment and therapeutic support for young people at Kibble.
Learn moreInterventions for Vulnerable Youth (IVY) Project
IVY is a specialist psychological and social work service which conducts risk assessment, formulation and management for high-risk young people aged 12-18.
Learn moreSAFE: support for children and their families after crime
The SAFE service is a free, national service for young people and families affected by crime. This vital community-based service...
Learn moreSt. Mirren Partnership
Kibble have an innovative partnership with St. Mirren Football Club, which is supported by the St. Mirren Independent Supporters Association (SMISA).
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Earn while training as a Child and Youth Care Worker at Kibble. No previous experience or qualifications are required.
Find out more before applications close Thursday 4th June 2026.
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We are one of Scotland’s oldest charities, and today a leading social enterprise.
