
Senior Residential Childcare Worker
- Anstruther, Fife
- Permanent
- Full-time
Carluke (Nr Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire) or Anstruther or Fife or Cronberry or Gretna
£30,121 - £34,941 per annum (+ £1,980 - £2,530 sleepover allowance)
38.5 hours per week - permanentWe are recruiting Senior Residential Childcare Workers to join a reputable children's residential organisation in Scotland, they create safe, loving homes for children and young people who have experienced trauma. Their teams work closely together, providing a nurturing environment where young people feel respected, valued, and supported to flourish.Benefits:
- Career development from day one - support to complete SCQF Level 9 after 6 months.
- Competitive salary + sleepover enhancements.
- Generous annual leave (28-31 days) plus your birthday off!
- Employee perks and retail discounts.
- Enhanced maternity leave.
- Free meals provided during shifts.
- Pension scheme & death in service cover.
- Long service awards and clear progression opportunities.
- Lead and mentor your team to deliver trauma-informed care.
- Support young people to feel safe, respected, and empowered in a homely environment.
- Take ownership of day-to-day care delivery, ensuring high standards across the home.
- Build a sense of belonging for both young people and colleagues.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a residential care setting (children or adults).
- A relevant qualification (HNC, SCQF 7/SVQ 3/NVQ 3 or 4) or willingness to work towards this.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to stay calm and compassionate in challenging situations.
- Full driving licence.