Cherry Blossom – We’re Expanding Our Team
Residential Childcare Practitioners
Stuartfield, Aberdeenshire
About Us
Cherry Blossom is an established children’s residential home providing nurturing, relationship-based care for children and young people.
We are committed to creating a safe, supportive and empowering environment, where young people feel valued, respected and able to thrive. Our approach is centred around individual needs, emotional wellbeing, and positive development
We Are Expanding
Due to service growth, we are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate team to support our children and young people.
We are seeking individuals who:
- Have experience working with children or young people
- Understand the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- Are passionate about delivering therapeutic, consistent and nurturing support
- Can build positive, trusting relationships
- Work well within a team and alongside other professionals
- Are flexible, including shifts and sleep-ins
This aligns with our existing expectation that staff demonstrate a strong understanding of mental health, therapeutic care, and relationship-based support, working collaboratively to meet young people’s needs.
The Role
As a Residential Practitioner, you will:
- Support young people in a parenting role, providing day-to-day care
- Promote emotional wellbeing, independence and life skills
- Work closely with colleagues, families and external agencies
- Follow safeguarding procedures and uphold high standards of care
- Contribute to a safe, nurturing and structured home environment
- This position involves shift work, 24 hours (sleep-in) weekends and public holidays.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (starting at £30,000-£38000 pro rata depending on role)
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Ongoing training, development and career progression
- Regular supervision and support
- Opportunity to be part of a therapeutic, values-driven service
Cherry Blossom is committed to developing staff and supporting progression within the organisation.
Requirements
- Experience working within children’s services, care or a related field
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Willingness to undertake PVG and SSSC registration
(Enhanced Disclosure Scotland checks will apply.)
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people to feel safe, valued and able to grow, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to: [email protected]
Be part of a team that makes a real difference every single day.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stuartfield, Aberdeenshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a HNC in health and social care or equivalent
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK (Manual) Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
