Residential Childcare Worker Days

Caretech; Coylton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization based in Scotland is looking for a Residential Childcare Support Worker to provide care and support to children who have faced challenges. The role includes building positive relationships and encouraging independence through daily activities. Full training is provided, and a driving licence is required due to the rural location. Competitive pay and benefits including bonuses are offered.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

£1000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Paid induction

Free PVG

Pension scheme

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Passion to help children and young people.
• Full UK driving licence required due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children and young people who have faced challenges.
• Build supportive environments and positive relationships.
• Encourage confidence and independence through activities.
• Work as part of a caring team delivering tailored support.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Change Lives with Us – Join Spark of Genius!

£500 Welcome Bonus + £1000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus scheme

Residential Childcare Support Worker – Ochiltree, Near Cumnock

Looking for a career where you can truly make a difference and create Extraordinary Days Everyday?

At Spark of Genius, part of the CareTech family, we’ve been supporting children and young people across Scotland for over 25 years.

We welcome applications from both experienced Support Workers and those from customer-focused roles, mental health services, education, youth work, or other care settings. No experience? With our full training and induction, we’ll help you build a rewarding career in social care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide care and support to children and young people who have faced challenges
• Build safe, supportive environments and positive, trusting relationships
• Encourage confidence, independence, and life skills through everyday activities
• Work as part of a professional, caring team delivering tailored support

What We’re Looking For

• Compassion, resilience, and a genuine passion to help children and young people
• Great communication and teamwork skills
• Transferable experience from care, customer service, education, youth work, or mental health roles (but not essential)
• A full UK driving licence (due to rural location)

Why Join Us?

• Full training, induction & ongoing career development
• Trauma-informed and safeguarding training
• Supportive team culture
• Competitive pay & excellent benefits, including:
• £500 Welcome Bonus
• £1000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
• Paid induction, free PVG & pension scheme

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

Application Invitation

If you’re ready to make a difference and build a career in residential childcare, apply today and join Spark of Genius – where every day you work, you change a life.