Residential Worker - 37.5 hours Sycamore Inverness

HIJOBS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in social care is seeking a Residential Worker in Inverness. The role involves supporting young people with daily activities and helping them develop confidence in a therapeutic environment. Applicants need experience in social care or a keen interest in the field, along with the ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. The position offers excellent training opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent employer pension scheme

Deals and discounts across various retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or an interest in pursuing a social care career.
• Ability to work in a team to support young people toward their goals.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily activities and college.
• Work therapeutically to help young people develop confidence.
• Contribute to a home environment that supports growth.

Skills

Experience in social care

Interest in working with young people

Ability to work as part of a team

Willingness to work irregular hours

Job description

Overview

Our residential service in Inverness is one of two houses that Aberlour has in the Highlands. Our experienced teams of staff seek to create a comfortable home for the young people where they can grow and flourish, participating in educational and community activities to achieve their goals.

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Are you currently working in social care or interested in considering a social care career? If you are and you would like to have an informal chat before applying then please call our House Manager, Tracey Chalmers on 07854958138.

We do not offer sponsorship for work visa’s therefore you need to have the right to work in the UK to apply for any of our posts.

What we are looking for

We are looking to recruit a Residential Worker to join our team in Inverness. You will work 37.5 hours per week in a residential house which is home for up to five young people. We have a core team of Residential Workers who support our young people, helping them to achieve and overcome the challenges they face. Working therapeutically with the young people our aim is to help the young people to develop their confidence and self-worth and therefore to maximise their potential and opportunities for living fulfilled and happy lives. As a Residential Worker, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring that our young people are working towards their goals through supporting them with different daily activities. These activities can include college, different hobbies and attending fun groups. Not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role.

This service operates a residential rota and, as part of this, you will be expected to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Shifts are set on a monthly basis, however may be altered to suit the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily activities, college, hobbies and attending groups.
• Work therapeutically to help young people develop confidence and self-worth.
• Contribute to a home environment that supports growth and learning.
• Adapt to a residential rota including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Requirements

• Experience in social care or an interest in pursuing a social care career.
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship for work visas).
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as part of a residential rota.
• Interested in working with young people who have experienced trauma and loss.
• Ability to work as part of a core team to support young people toward their goals.

What we offer

• Supportive team and excellent training opportunities.
• Generous annual leave.
• Excellent employer pension scheme.
• A range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

How to apply and safeguarding

If you have any queries please e-mail: [e-mail]

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

Closing date

Closing Date: Midnight Monday 3rd November 2025