Residential Childcare Worker

Role Description

Residential Childcare Support Worker 

Location: Danderhall, Edinburgh EH16

£27,976 unqualified
£29,036 with an SVQ or HNC
£33,259 with both SVQ & HNC

A full UK driving licence is required and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy.

Every Second Counts at Spark of Genius!

"We are a trauma responsive organisation, where every word, action and connection helps to build hope. By listening with compassion and communicating with care, we create homes where children feel loved, safe, valued and empowered to heal and thrive."

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people?
Do you have life skills, hobbies and interests you can teach our young people?

We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Therapeutic Residential Childcare Worker.

Your values matter to us. 
We believe that the right values are just as important as experience. If you are kind, patient, fun, honest, respectful, and committed to helping children and young people thrive, we can provide the training and support to help you succeed in a therapeutic childcare role.

You will provide consistent, nurturing, and therapeutic care to children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity. You will build trusting relationships, support young people to achieve positive outcomes, and work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.

What You’ll Do

As a Children's Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

• Provide therapeutic, trauma-informed care and support to children and young people.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote safety, stability, and emotional wellbeing.
• Support young people with their daily routines, education, health appointments, and social activities.
• Promote independence, life skills, and positive behaviour through therapeutic approaches.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and risk assessments.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and reflective practice sessions.

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

A Little About This Home

Drumbank is a lovely 5 bed property adjoining the Drum Estate on the outskirts of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. We benefit from beautiful grounds and greetings from the local sheep. Drumbank house is well kept and has a homely feel to it.

Our young people are very active, enjoying football, Karate, wild swimming and walks in the outdoors. It is never a dull day and there is often lots of laughter to be heard, whether it's from joking around, pranks or games involving the staff too. The team at Drumbank are dedicated to providing the best care and outcomes for our young people. We have a trauma informed approach and aim to support and develop the staff team to their best potential. We are a well knitted team, in which individuals are empowered to share ideas, engage with local community resources and take part in wellbeing activities. 

Who Are You?

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

• Values that align with our therapeutic approach—compassion, empathy, integrity, respect, resilience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• A passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their potential.
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential.
• A willingness to learn and embrace trauma-informed and therapeutic practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins where required.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay 
• £500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme
• Support to progress within the company
• PVG / SSSC costs covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team

Your Next Step

Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon.

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.