Residential Childcare
Locations: Edinburgh, Gorebridge and Bathgate
We have 3 roles available.
- Residential Childcare Worker Salary: £24,960 - £30,160 per annum (with sleepover allowance up to £4950)
- Senior Worker Salary: £28,600-£33,280 per annum (with sleepover allowance up to £4950)
- Assistant Manager Salary: £32,260 - £36,940 per annum
Hours are Full-time (40 hours per week), Permanent.
Are you a Senior Residential Care Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, or Assistant Manager? If you're excited about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people and are eager for a rewarding career, we invite you to read on!
These full-time, permanent positions are based in Edinburgh, Gorebridge, and Bathgate, offering competitive salaries and amazing benefits. Alternatively, If you're not looking to leave your current employment but want to pick up some extra income, we also offer temporary positions as a Residential Childcare Worker. Where you can earn £258 for a single 24-hour shift, including sleepover!
Summary of roles: (for a detailed day-to-day of a role, please apply)
- Provide high-quality 1-1 support in 4 houses across Edinburgh, each catering to up to three children and young people aged 8-18 years, ensuring a therapeutic and positive environment.
- Transport children and young people using company vehicles, as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Full UK Clean Driving Licence.
- Relevant UK experience in the residential childcare sector.
- Relevant qualification for each role (SVQ 3/HNC and be in the process of studying and completing SVQ4)*
- Willingness to work unsocial hours, including weekends, and perform on-call duties.
- Ambitious attitude with a commitment to meeting set targets and goals.
Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Sleepover benefit.
- Enhanced pay for shifts and sleep-ins on Christmas and New Year's Day.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Dedicated learning and development programmes.
- CALM theory and practical training.
- Access to a wide range of free online courses.
- On-call payment.
- Free PVG check.
- Free meals on shift.
- Pension scheme.
- Company vehicle for work use during shifts.
Still not sure? We are offering the option to work directly for Reed, supporting children in various services across Scotland with great rates of pay! We are always on the lookout for people like you who are willing to create a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive!
Please choose the role you wish to apply for and submit your recent CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you qualify, one of our team members will contact you with a detailed job description for your selected position.