Senior Residential Worker Role

Randstad NV; Cumnock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Beautiful Work Environment

Professional Development

Supportive Culture

Job summary

Randstad Care is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Worker for our residential house in Netherton, Cumnock, East Ayrshire. You will lead daily shifts, mentor junior staff, and build trusting relationships with young people aged 10-18 in a safe, nurturing setting.

In this role you will develop individualized care plans, support life-skills activities outdoors, and ensure compliance with care standards. A relevant SVQ3 and HNC are preferred, with driving license advantageous for rural

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential childcare setting with vulnerable young people.
• SVQ Level 3 (Social Care / Children) and HNC in Social Services/Social Care or willingness to work toward them.
• Strong communication, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills to lead shifts.
• Compassionate, resilient and trauma-informed approach to supporting young people aged 10-18.
• Full UK driving licence preferred due to rural location and activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily shifts, ensuring high standards of care and routine for residents.
• Mentor Residential Childcare Staff and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Build strong, positive relationships with young people and advocate for their well-being.
• Use the rural setting to engage residents in outdoor activities and life-skills.
• Assist in developing, reviewing and implementing individualized care plans and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Trauma-informed approach

Driving license

Education

SVQ Level 3 (Social Care / Children)

HNC in Social Services/Social Care

Job description

Location: Netherton, Cumnock (East Ayrshire)

Salary: £36,088 per annum

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Qualifications Required: SVQ Level 3 in Social Care / Children and Young People & HNC in Social Care (or equivalent, preferred)

About the Role

Are you an experienced residential childcare practitioner ready to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Childcare Worker to join our team at our residential house in Netherton, Cumnock. Set in a tranquil, rural location in East Ayrshire, our home provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for up to six young people aged 10-18.

As a Senior Worker, you will play a central role in guiding daily care, managing shift operations, and mentoring junior care staff. You will help build empowering, trusting relationships with our young residents and create opportunities for them to thrive through positive outdoor and experiential activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Management & Leadership: Lead and oversee daily shifts, ensuring high standards of care, consistency, and routine for all residents.

• Staff Mentorship: Support, guide, and mentor Residential Childcare Staff, helping to foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.

• Direct Care & Relationship Building: Establish strong, positive, and supportive relationships with young people, acting as a role model and advocating for their well-being.

• Outdoor & Experiential Engagement: Utilize our unique rural setting to engage young people in constructive outdoor activities, life-skills building, and positive recreation.

• Care Planning & Compliance: Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing individualized care plans, keyworking duties, and ensuring full compliance with care standards and regulations.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven experience working within a residential childcare setting with vulnerable young people.

• Qualifications: SVQ Level 3 (Social Care / Children & Young People) and an HNC in Social Services/Social Care (or willingness to work toward them).

• Leadership Qualities: Strong communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to lead shifts effectively.

• Passion for Youth Support: A compassionate, resilient, and trauma-informed approach to supporting young people aged 10-18.

• Driving License: Full UK driving license (strongly preferred due to our rural location and activity needs).

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Salary of £36,088 per annum.

• Beautiful Work Environment: A rewarding role set in a tranquil rural location in East Ayrshire.

• Professional Development: Access to comprehensive training programs and clear career progression pathways.

• Supportive Culture: A collaborative, professional team environment focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.