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Senior Residential Childcare Worker - Fauldhouse, Edinburgh (Costorphine)
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CareTech Group —Dalkeith
- £51,083 a year
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Senior Residential Childcare Worker - Fauldhouse, Edinburgh (Costorphine)

Horizons Residential Care Limited -
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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£14.25 - £17.00 an hour
12 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Company events
Employee discount
Referral programme

Qualifications

SVQ
Childcare
Driving Licence
SSSC
Supervising experience
Driving
Care plans
Leadership

Full job description

Senior Residential Childcare Worker

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

Lead, Support and Inspire

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

We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and motivated Senior Residential Child Care Workers to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced residential childcare professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in shaping high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people.

As a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, you will combine direct care responsibilities with leadership and mentoring duties, helping to create a therapeutic home environment while supporting the development of colleagues and maintaining excellent standards of care.

The Role

Working closely with the management team, you will help lead day-to-day operations within the home, ensuring children and young people receive consistent, child-centred, and trauma-informed support.

You will act as a positive role model, promoting best practice, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Providing high-quality therapeutic care and support to children and young people
Acting as a senior member of the residential team and leading by example
Supervising, mentoring, and supporting Key Workers and Residential Child Care Workers
Acting as a Case Manager and overseeing care planning, reviews, and outcomes
Monitoring and maintaining high standards of practice, recording, and safeguarding
Supporting quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
Building positive and professional relationships with children, families, social workers, education providers, and partner agencies
Contributing to staff development through observation, coaching, and constructive feedback
Supporting the management team with the smooth running of the home
Promoting a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment where children can thrive

Salary & Earnings

£14.25 – £17.00 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience
Fully qualified candidates (HNC, SVQ3 & SVQ4): minimum £15.00 per hour
Typical annual earnings: £34,500 – £40,220, including sleepover payments
Fully qualified staff can expect annual earnings from approximately £35,972

Additional enhancements include:

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

Working Pattern

The role includes a combination of:

Full-day shifts
Sleep-in duties
On-call responsibilities

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

Rotas are planned in advance to support work-life balance and operational requirements.

We are looking for experienced childcare professionals who can demonstrate strong leadership potential alongside a commitment to delivering exceptional care.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
An effective role model who leads with integrity and professionalism
Confident supporting, coaching, and developing colleagues
Skilled at building positive and trusting relationships
Calm, resilient, and able to make sound decisions under pressure
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Organised, accountable, and focused on achieving positive outcomes

A full UK driving licence is desirable.

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but can demonstrate the right values, relevant experience, leadership potential, and commitment to professional development.

Qualifications & Registration

Essential:

SVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent)
SVQ Level 4 in Children & Young People (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards
Ability to meet Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration requirements

Desirable:

HNC Social Services or Health & Social Care qualification
Previous supervisory experience within a residential childcare setting

Training & Career Development

At Horizons Residential Care, we invest heavily in the development of our people.

You'll have access to:

Comprehensive induction programme
CALM theory and practical training
Leadership and supervisory development programmes
Specialist online learning platforms
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Support to achieve further qualifications
Clear progression pathways into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.25-£17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Referral programme

Application question(s):

Will you need employer sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom?

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

SVQ 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent) (required)
UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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