Residential Support Worker - Flexible Shifts & Generous Leave

Action for Children; Penicuik; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Over 7 weeks paid leave

Training and professional development

Flexible maternity/paternity/adoption

5% employer pension contribution and)

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing day

Job summary

Action for Children’s Pentland Way residential service in Penicuik is seeking a passionate Residential Support Worker. You will help young people build confidence, life skills and independence in a safe, nurturing setting.

Flexible shifts include early, late, and double hours as part of a 24-hour service, with full-time, part-time, and casual options available. You’ll work closely with families and professionals to tailor support plans, promote routines and wellbeing, and enable meaningful

Qualifications

• Experience in similar settings can be helpful, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each young person.
• Support daily living routines, personal care and activities.
• Use structured routines and positive behaviour approaches to help safety and stability.
• Promote communication through agreed tools, visuals and systems.
• Encourage outdoor time and community activity access.
• Work with the team to maintain a stable, consistent environment.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Action for Children’s Pentland Way residential service in Penicuik is seeking a passionate Residential Support Worker. You will help young people build confidence, life skills and independence in a safe, nurturing setting.

Flexible shifts include early, late, and double hours as part of a 24-hour service, with full-time, part-time, and casual options available. You’ll work closely with families and professionals to tailor support plans, promote routines and wellbeing, and enable meaningful