Senior care workers Work, Jobs in Kirknewton, Wln (with Salaries)

Residential Childcare Worker - Edinburgh, Fauldhouse (PT & FT)
Horizons Residential Care Limited —West Lothian
- £12.75 - £15.50 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Childcare
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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7d
Team Leader - Support at Home, Various Locations, 505.90
West Lothian Council —Livingston
- £35,851 - £38,779 a year
- Temporary
- Supervising experience
- IT
- Communication skills
Senior Support Worker
The Larder West Lothian —Livingston
- £31,520.38 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Senior Support Workers
Madelvic HS Services —Edinburgh
- £32,201 - £34,263 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Senior Support Worker
Meallmore —Rosyth
- £13.53 - £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- IT
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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12d
Deputy House Manager
Garvald West Linton Ltd —West Linton
- £31,304 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Free parking
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4d
Duty Manager (Care)
Harmeny Education Trust —Balerno
- £42,998 a year
- Weekend availability
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
2d
Senior Care Assistant - Nights
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —West Linton
- £100 a day
- Night shift
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- IT
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Waking Night Support Worker
CareTech Group —Ormiston
- £27,976 - £33,259 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- School
- Referral programme
Senior Community Care Worker
Safe at Home Care & Support —Cumbernauld
- From £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- Organisational skills
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11d
Senior Care Assistant Nights - Bank
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —West Linton
- £100 a week
- Night shift
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- IT
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Team Leader Night Shift
William Simpsons —Stirling
- From £17.22 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- English
- Driving
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Senior Service Lead
Real Life Options —Dunfermline
- £29,954.47 a year
- Weekend availability
- Mentoring
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Residential Childcare Worker - Fauldhouse, Edinburgh (Costorphine)
Horizons Residential Care Limited —Edinburgh
- £14.25 - £17.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
7d
Team Leader
Dalgety Bay Care Home —Dunfermline
- £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Senior Care Assistant Days - Bank
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —West Linton
- £100 a week
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- IT
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Senior Care Assistant Nights
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —Lasswade
- £100 a day
- Night shift
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- IT
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Team Leader
Leonard Cheshire —Edinburgh
- £14.97 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Assistant Manager - Residential Childcare (Full-Time) Costorphine, Fauldhouse
Horizons Residential Care —Edinburgh
- £14.50 - £18.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Driving
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
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6d
Senior Care Assistant
Mossview Care Home —Lochgelly
- £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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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
7 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?
Will you need employer sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom?

Experience:

residential childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person

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