Senior residential childcare worker Work, Jobs in Mossend, Nlk (with Salaries)

Residential Childcare Worker - Edinburgh, Fauldhouse (PT & FT)
Horizons Residential Care Limited —West Lothian
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- Working with children
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Residential Childcare Worker - Edinburgh, Fauldhouse (PT & FT)

Horizons Residential Care Limited -
West Lothian

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£12.75 - £15.50 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Additional leave
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

SVQ
Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Childcare
Driving Licence
Working with individuals with disabilities
Working with children
Driving
Risk analysis
Psychology
Youth work
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

Residential Childcare Worker

Locations: Edinburgh (Corstorphine), Gorebridge & Fauldhouse
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Make a Difference Every Day

At Horizons Residential Care, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing home where they feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their potential.

We're looking for caring, resilient, and committed individuals to join our team as Residential Child Care Workers. Whether you're starting your career in childcare, bringing valuable transferable skills, or looking for your next opportunity in residential care, we'll provide the training, support, and development you need to succeed.

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, positively influence young lives, and develop a rewarding long-term career.

The Role

As a Residential Child Care Worker, you will provide high-quality, child-centred care and support to children and young people living in our residential homes.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a stable, therapeutic environment where young people can feel safe, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Providing safe, nurturing, and high-quality care to children and young people
Building positive, trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing
Supporting children and young people with their daily routines, education, health, and personal development
Acting as a Key Worker and contributing to care planning and review processes
Promoting positive behaviour, healthy boundaries, and meaningful experiences
Working collaboratively with families, social workers, education professionals, and other agencies
Maintaining accurate records and contributing to safeguarding practices
Supporting children to achieve their individual goals and aspirations

Salary & Earnings

£12.75 – £15.50 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience
Qualified Residential Child Care Workers (HNC & SVQ3): minimum £14.00 per hour
Typical annual earnings: £30,772 – £37,021, including sleepover payments
Qualified staff can expect annual earnings from approximately £33,890

Additional enhancements include:

Enhanced pay for Christmas and New Year shifts
Sleepover allowance
Attendance and referral bonus schemes

Shift Patterns

Full-Time Positions

24-hour shifts with an 8-hour paid sleepover
Pattern of 3 x 24-hour shifts followed by 3 days off
9-week rolling rota planned well in advance

Part-Time Positions

12-hour shifts (10:00am – 10:00pm)
6-hour shifts (10:00am – 4:00pm or 4:00pm – 10:00pm)

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays is essential.

What We're Looking For

You will thrive in this role if you are:

Compassionate, patient, and child-focused
Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Able to build positive and trusting relationships
A strong team player with excellent communication skills
Motivated to learn, develop, and progress professionally

A full UK driving licence is desirable for all positions.

We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but can demonstrate the right values, attitude, transferable skills, and commitment to working with children and young people.

Qualifications & Registration

Essential or willingness to work towards:

HNC Social Services, Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
SVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People
Ability to meet Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration requirements

Training & Career Development

We are committed to investing in our people and supporting long-term career progression.

You'll have access to:

Comprehensive induction programme
CALM theory and practical training
Specialist online learning platforms
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Support to achieve relevant qualifications
Leadership development pathways
Career progression opportunities into Senior, Deputy, and Management roles

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.75-£15.50 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Application question(s):

Which of our locations are you applying for, Edinburgh, Gorebridge or Fauldhouse?

Experience:

residential childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

SVQ3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent)? (required)
Drivers Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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