(ASN) Senior Residential Childcare Worker

CareTech Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare provider in Scotland as a Residential Child Care Worker. You will work with young people facing complex challenges, providing support and guidance. Enjoy competitive pay, extensive training, and additional bonuses while making a real difference in their lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free PVG check and scheme membership

Pension scheme

Free training

Paid induction

£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus

£500 Welcome Bonus

Qualifications

• Must meet SSSC conditions for Residential Child Care Worker.
• At least 2 years' experience in a related field.
• High standards of reporting and recording.

Responsibilities

• Promote good relationships and achievements with young people.
• Collaborate to meet social, emotional, and educational needs.
• Write reports and contribute to care plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Mentoring experience

Education

SVQ 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People)

SVQ 4 in Children and Young People or practice qualification in Management

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Posted:

29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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About us

Spark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need to be looked after. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family committed to providing each child with opportunities to meet their individual needs.

This role offers the chance to be part of a dedicated and trauma-informed team, working directly with young people with complex needs related to their life experiences and childhood adversity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working positively and respectfully with young people to promote good relationships and achievements.
• Collaborating with a team to meet social, emotional, educational, and mental health needs.
• Encouraging participation of young people in domestic tasks to develop self-care skills.
• Writing review reports, risk assessments, and contributing to care plans.
• liaising with parents and partner agencies to promote the best interests of the young people.

You will need:

• SSSC conditions for Residential Child Care Worker fully met (e.g., SVQ 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People) or HNC/Academic equivalent).
• Commencement of SVQ 4 in Children and Young People and/or a practice qualification in Management.
• At least 2 years' experience as a Residential Child Care Worker or related field with 1 year in childcare.
• High standards of reporting and recording.
• Experience in mentoring roles.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Category or equivalent meeting SSSC requirements.

We offer a range of training programs including:

• Fully paid induction
• Every Second Counts training
• Therapeutic crisis intervention
• Child protection training
• Relax Kids training
• Attachment and trauma training
• Continuous e-learning modules

Benefits include:

• Full-time contract
• Competitive pay rates
• Free PVG check and scheme membership
• Pension scheme
• Free training
• Paid induction
• *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• *£500 Welcome Bonus

Note: All Residential Childcare Workers must undergo a PVG check before starting, which CareTech will cover.