Nightshift Residential Childcare Worker
Lochgelly, Fife
Salary: £26,926 - £29,573 pro rata per year
Hours: Full-time 38.5 hrs pw & part-time 19.25 hrs pw (roughly 9:30pm - 8:30am) Rota below
Please not we do not offer sponsorship
At Inspire Scotland, our homes don’t switch off when the sun goes down. Our young people need to feel safe and supported 24/7 and that’s where you come in.
We are looking for compassionate individuals who can help provide the care and continuous encouragement our young people deserve. Perhaps you’re looking for a change of career or you already have a keen interest in childcare. We want to hear from you!
As a Nightshift Residential Childcare Worker, you will oversee the home during the night. Making sure our children and young people are safe in the knowledge that someone is around to looking after them.
We’re looking for compassionate, dependable Nightshift Residential Childcare Workers to provide care and reassurance through the night. You’ll be a steady presence — there to respond with calmness and kindness when needed, and to make sure our homes remain safe, nurturing spaces while the rest of the world sleeps.
This is a unique and deeply meaningful role, perfect for someone who thrives on supporting others in a quieter, more focused setting.
What you can expect from us:
· Professional development – after 6 months, we’ll support you to complete your SCQF Level 7 / NVQ Level 3 or HNC
· 28 days annual leave pro rata – plus your birthday off
· Continuous training and career progression
· Employee perks and discounts
· Enhanced maternity leave
· Death in service insurance
· Access to the Blue Light Card
· Auto-enrolment onto the company pension scheme
· A supportive, family-feel team who genuinely care
What we’re looking for:
· Experience in a residential or social care setting — or personal/lived experience with the right values and drive to make a difference
· Flexibility, strong communication, and emotional resilience
· A calm, caring presence and a passion for helping others
· SCQF Level 7 / HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care — or willingness to work towards it
If you're someone who finds purpose in caring for others, and you want to be part of a team that feels more like a family, this could be the perfect role for you.
To give you an idea of what a part-time / full-time might look like this would roughly be 9:30pm - 8:30am:
Week 1 – 3 / 5 nights
Week 2 – 2 / 3 nights
Week 3 – Off / 2 nights
Week 4 – 2 / 4 nights
Inspire Scotland is a living wage employer.
If you are interested in this great new opportunity, then please click apply!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,926.00-£29,573.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
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Are you authorised to work in the United Kingdom without the need for sponsorship?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
