Kibble’s Safe Centre in Paisley has been praised by the Care Inspectorate after receiving high marks for the care and support it provides to young people in crisis.
The national regulator awarded the centre an overall rating of 5 – Very Good, with an Excellent (6) score in the category covering whether children and young people are safe, feel loved and are able to get the most out of life.
Kibble operates the Safe Centre, which provides specialist residential care for young people who require a safe, secure and therapeutic environment. The centre supports young people to recover from trauma, build coping skills and begin rebuilding their lives.
Inspectors highlighted that both physical and emotional safety are treated as top priorities. Where difficulties arise, staff work together as a team to understand each young person’s needs and respond in a calm, compassionate and informed way.
The Care Inspectorate also noted the strength of relationships between staff and young people, describing them as exceptional. Inspectors observed a culture of respect throughout the centre, with staff taking a genuine interest in young people and what matters to them.
Many of the young people supported at the Safe Centre have complex needs and require intensive, trauma-informed care. Kibble’s approach brings together specialist staff and therapeutic support to ensure young people and their families receive help that addresses emotional, physical and social wellbeing.
For young people placed in secure care through the youth justice system, the centre aims to provide a more positive long-term outcome than a traditional young offenders institution. The focus is on stability, personal development and addressing the root causes of behaviour, helping young people gain skills and qualifications so they can successfully reintegrate into society.
The centre is supported by a range of specialist psychological services, clinical assessments and tailored interventions. Kibble’s Specialist Intervention Services team works closely with staff and young people to ensure care is informed by a detailed understanding of individual needs.
Kibble is also working alongside the Scottish Government and sector partners to further develop secure care provision for young people in crisis, with a strong focus on trauma-informed and evidence-based practice.
The latest inspection reflects Kibble’s wider aim to transform young lives through early intervention, specialist support and close partnership with families and communities, helping young people build confidence, resilience and a positive future.