Youth Residential Care Worker — Trauma‑Informed Support

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting Residential Care Workers for Drylaw YPC. The role involves supporting young people, delivering nurturing care, promoting rights, and adopting trauma-informed approaches to help young people reach their potential.

Applicants should have SVQ Level 3/HNC or SCQF Level 7+, be prepared to register with SSSC within 6 months, and undergo PVG scheme checks. Flexible shifts include days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and adaptable with a focus on improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and PVG checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for children and young people in Drylaw.
• Engage young people to grow and flourish.
• Promote rights and trauma-informed practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

SVQ Level 3 / HNC or SCQF 7+

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting Residential Care Workers for Drylaw YPC. The role involves supporting young people, delivering nurturing care, promoting rights, and adopting trauma-informed approaches to help young people reach their potential.

Applicants should have SVQ Level 3/HNC or SCQF Level 7+, be prepared to register with SSSC within 6 months, and undergo PVG scheme checks. Flexible shifts include days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.