Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Gretna; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Gretna is seeking Senior Residential Childcare Workers to create nurturing and supportive environments for young people. This role involves leading a team, providing trauma-informed care, and ensuring high standards of service. The position offers a competitive salary of £32,101 - £36,921 per year, along with generous benefits including enhanced maternity leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Employee perks and discounts

Free meals during shifts

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a residential care setting (young people or adults).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and compassionate in challenging situations.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Create a sense of belonging, encouraging children and colleagues to feel safe and supported.
• Lead and mentor your team to deliver trauma-informed care.
• Take ownership of day-to-day care delivery and ensure high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Education

Relevant care qualification (HNC, SCQF 7/SVQ 3)

Job description

Senior Residential Childcare Workers

Gretna

Hours: 38.5 pw

Salary: £32,101 - £36,921 per year (this includes minimal sleepover pay, with the potential for an additional £1,650 and overtime at £17.00)

Please note we do not offer sponsorship

At Inspire, we don’t just provide care we create safe, loving homes where children and young people feel seen, heard, and truly valued. Our teams work together like family, united by compassion, trust, and the belief that every young person deserves to feel inspired and supported to flourish.

We’re excited to announce the opening of a brand new home in Gretna and we're looking for Residential Childcare Workers to be part of our brand new team. We're looking for Senior Residential Childcare Workers who share that belief. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to lead with heart, nurture a culture of kindness and healing, and shape brighter futures for young people who've experienced trauma.

What you'll do:

• Create a real sense of belonging, encouraging children and colleagues alike to feel safe, supported and nurtured.
• Lead and mentor your team to deliver trauma-informed care, ensuring our young people feel loved, respected and empowered.
• Take ownership of day-to-day care delivery and ensure high standards through adherence to our values and policies.

What makes Inspire different?

We’re proud of our strong, close-knit teams and the genuine family feel at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what we offer:

• Career development from day one – including support for SCQF Level 9 after 6 months
• Competitive salary and sleepover enhancements
• Generous annual leave– 28–31 days plus your birthday off!
• Employee perks and discounts
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free meals during shifts
• Death in service cover & pension scheme
• Long service awards and progression opportunities

What we’re looking for:

• At least 2 years' experience in a residential care setting (young people or adults)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to stay calm and compassionate in challenging situations
• A full driving licence
• A relevant care qualification (HNC, SCQF 7/SVQ 3), or the willingness to gain this

If you're someone who cares deeply, leads with purpose, and wants to make a lasting difference in young people’s lives, we'd love to hear from you!

If this is the right opportunity for you then please click apply!

Salary / Benefits: £30,121 - £34,941 pro rata per year (with a potential sleeover rate £2,565 - £4,275 on top of salary)