WELCOME TO INSPIRE

INSPIRING CHILDRENS FUTURES

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 TO BE THE BEST I CAN BE

Inspire is an award-winning residential care provider in Scotland and England, providing children and
young people with supportive and enriching home lives to create flourishing futures.

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15 Homes

Set in rolling hills and busy
townscapes, places of sanctuary
staffed with talented and caring
people ready to meet the needs
of our young people.

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60+ Places

Within our 15 current comfortable and homely houses we have 60+ individually unique living spaces to accommodate and work with our young people.

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150+ Years of Combined Experience

Our directing staff have over 150
years of combined experience in
Residential Care, Residential
School Care and much more.

What Makes us Inspire?

At Inspire, we are family focused and young person centred. Guided by our values, we create communities where children, young people and adults live and grow together with a shared vision to “be the best we can be”.

We understand that every young person is unique. Using the Solihull Approach, The Promise and trauma informed practice, our teams provide care with love, compassion and the best interests of young people at heart.

Inspire has 15 homes across Scotland and the North of England, each modern, spacious and nurturing, offering safe and supportive environments where young people can thrive.

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A boy in an orange shirt and black shorts walking a small dog along a dirt country road with green grass and trees on either side under a partly cloudy sky.
A pool table with billiard balls racked at the far end and a white cue ball in the foreground. The table is in a room with a brick wall decorated with five framed artworks, including wave and dog illustrations, and portraits of people's faces. There are bean bag chairs in pink and green on the left and a white cubby shelf on the right.

90%

Of our Young People and Children completed our annual engagement survey!

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86%

Of those told us they are happy with the care they receive and are well looked after.

Do You Want to Work With Us?

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Inspire has a range of exciting and competitive opportunities for the right candidate! We are currently recruiting across Scotland and the North of England.

Working in children’s residential care offers so many opportunities, not just to develop your skills and career but to grow personally too. Every day brings new learning experiences and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Inspire With Us Today!

Inspire is Currently Hiring In:

  • Gretna

  • Fife

  • Carluke

  • Ayrshire

  • South Lanarkshire

  • Glasgow

  • Dollar

  • Falkirk

  • Kilsyth

  • Thursby

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A backyard with a small house that has a red-tiled roof. There are bushes and trees around, a patio area with outdoor furniture, a hedge maze drawn with chalk on the pavement, and a basketball hoop in the background.
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  • A house with a sloped roof, exterior walls partially brick and stucco, white-framed windows, and a white front door, surrounded by small plants and bushes, under a clear blue sky.
  • Exterior view of a stone house with a small outdoor patio, white door, and two windows. There is a table with four chairs, a tree, and a grassy yard.
  • Two-story brick house with six windows, a white front door with decorative glass, black lantern-style light fixtures, a garage with a white roll-up door, a stone wall surrounding a small garden area, and a large green tree in the background under a cloudy sky.
  • Front view of a small house with white walls, black trim, and a steep gray shingle roof, surrounded by green grass and bushes, under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A stone house with a dark, sloped roof featuring two small dormer windows, multiple large windows with curtains, and an arched front door painted gray, situated on a paved driveway with a small grassy area.
  • Exterior of a house with a conservatory with glass panels, a stone foundation, and a tiled roof. There is a small patio with a wooden picnic table and a vase of sunflowers. The house has two windows with flower pots and a sign that says "Greenacres" with a dog silhouette. The scene is sunny with a clear blue sky.
  • A single-story house with a brown tiled roof, a brick facade, a white garage door, a wooden front door, and a wooden fence on the left side. There is a green bush on the right side, a sidewalk, and a street in front.
  • Front view of a two-story house with a textured beige exterior, white window frames, hanging flower baskets, and a gabled roof with dark shingles and a skylight, under a clear blue sky.
  • A house with a beige facade, multiple windows, and a tiled roof, surrounded by green trees under a clear blue sky.
  • A multi-story house with beige stucco walls and dark brown roof shingles, surrounded by a yard with small trees and a neighboring garage with a yellow wall.
  • Exterior view of a beige house with a red tiled roof, multiple windows, skylights, and a small front porch with steps and outdoor seating, under a clear blue sky.
  • A two-story house with a brown brick and white plaster exterior, large front windows, a garage door, and a balcony with wrought iron railing. The house has a sloped roof and some greenery in front, with a clear blue sky overhead.
  • Back of a house with large windows and a balcony, a grassy backyard, and trees under a clear blue sky.

What do our Young People think?

“I love it at The Cottage. From a young age they all stepped in and became my family. I wouldn't know what to do without them being there” - Young Person at The Cottage, Fife.

“It's a good house, I have lots of laughs and fun banter. The staff are there when needed to support you and I have had the best memories too” - Young Person at Clyde Valley House, Lanarkshire

“I feel heard living at Heath House. When I need someone to talk to, I know there’s always someone there that will listen”- Young Person at Heath House, Lanark

Make a Referral

Our approachable team is here to assist you from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. We would love to hear from you and are ready to help with general inquiries and referrals.

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Contact our referral team on 0141 447 4807
Or contact our Placements Co-Ordinator, Lindsay Stoney
E: lindsaystoney@inspirescotland.co.uk

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For general enquiries and information contact:
T: 0141 447 4807
E: info@inspirescotland.co.uk

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