Senior Residential Childcare Worker - Randstad Care : Job Details

Senior Residential Childcare WorkerCarluke (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 - permanent

We 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.

Role:

• 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.

To be considered for the role ideally you will have:

• 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.

If you're passionate about making a lasting difference in young people's lives and want to lead with care and compassion, apply today…

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.