Residential Childcare Worker Full-Time and Part-Time

City of Edinburgh Source: WhatJobs

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Residential Childcare Worker Full-Time and Part-Time

Edinburgh, Gorebridge, Fauldhouse

Job Type: Full Time

Full Job Description

Residential Child Care Worker

Whether you’re just starting out or bringing transferable skills, this is your opportunity to build a meaningful career and make a lasting difference in young people’s lives.

We are looking for caring, committed, and resilient Residential Child Care Workers to join our team. This is a rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the lives of children and young people by providing safe, nurturing, and consistent care within a residential setting.

As a Residential Child Care Worker, you will support children and young people in their daily lives, helping them feel secure, valued, and encouraged to achieve their individual goals. Working as part of a supportive team, you will provide day-to-day care, guidance, and structure, while building positive relationships with children, families, and partner professionals.

The Role

Provide high-quality, child-centred care in a residential setting
Support the safety, wellbeing, and development of children and young people
Act as a keyworker, supporting care planning and goal setting
Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
Promote positive routines, boundaries, and meaningful daily experiences

Pay

Fully qualified and experienced candidates (HNC and SVQ3):
Minimum £14 per hour
Approximate annual salary of £33,890 (including sleepover allowance)

Shifts

Full-time: 24-hour shifts with an 8-hour paid sleepover
Pattern: 3 x 24-hour shifts followed by 3 days off
9-week rolling rota, planned in advance
Part-time options:
12-hour shifts (10am–10pm)
6-hour shifts (10am–4pm or 4pm–10pm)

Ideally, you will have:

Experience working with children or young people in a care or support setting
A willingness to work unsocial hours, including weekends
A clean driving licence (for driving roles)
The ability to work towards or hold relevant qualifications required for SSSC registration

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every experience or qualification requirement but who can demonstrate the right values, transferable skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting children and young people. Full training and development will be provided.

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