Residential Childcare Worker

Caretech; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Welcome Bonus on probation

PVG / SSSC costs covered

Career progression

A true home from home with a friendly,

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker to assist young people in daily routines, school readiness, meals, and planned activities at Easter Hayston, near Kirkintilloch. You’ll document progress and contribute to a warm, home-like environment while using electronic care records.

Experience is valued, with opportunities to progress to SSSC qualifications. A full UK driving licence is essential; DBS/PVG checks are part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is required or you may have cared for a friend or family member
• Desire to work towards SSSC qualifications
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Open to ongoing development and learning with help from your friendly team
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Desire to take pride in helping others

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines (getting ready for school, meals, activities)
• Prepare timely updates and support senior staff
• Promote individuality and avoid a one-size-fits-all approach
• Complete and update care plans regularly with any new requirements
• Assist with light housekeeping to create a warm home environment
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support
• Plan and join activities like trips, movie nights, and creative projects

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Patience

Great listener

Education

SSSC qualifications target

Tools

Clearcare

Job description

Pay: £26,312 unqualified -£27,996 with an SVQ or HNC -£31,470 with SVQ & HNC

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

Every Second Counts

At Spark of Genius, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. Furthermore as a Support Worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

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.

• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support senior staff with timely updates
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach
• Complete and update care plans regularly, updating with any additional requirements
• Be part of a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects

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

Easter Hayston is a warm, welcoming 5-bedroom house located just outside Kirkintilloch, Glasgow. Surrounded by a large garden and open space, it offers a calm and nurturing setting where children can play, explore, and feel safe. What makes our home truly unique is the atmosphere it’s not just a place to live, it’s a place to belong. Built with love and filled with care, it’s designed to be homely, not clinical.

Despite their challenges, the children we support bring so much joy, curiosity, and energy into our home. It’s a privilege to be part of their journey and to witness their growth, progress, and unique ways of expressing themselves. They inspire us every day with their resilience and remind us why this work matters.

As a team we communicate openly, reflect together, and support one another through both the highs and the challenges. Each staff member brings their own skills and personality, but we’re united by shared values compassion, consistency, and respect.

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.

• Previous experience is required or maybe you have cared for a friend or family member
• Desire to work towards SSSC qualifications
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Open to ongoing development and learning with help from your friendly team
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Someone with the desire to take pride in helping others

Why Join Us?

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

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

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.