senior residential childcare worker - corstorphine, edinburgh.

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to step into a leadership role? Do you believe in building nurturing, therapeutic environments where young people feel safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential?

We are seeking Senior Residential Childcare Workers who can lead with empathy, manage with confidence, and care with purpose.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee and support a team of Residential Care Workers to deliver outstanding day-to-day care
• Manage key casework responsibilities and ensure care plans are delivered to the highest standards
• Conduct quality assurance, shift leadership, observations, and team guidance
• Help maintain a positive, structured, and safe environment for young people with diverse and often complex needs
• Build strong, professional relationships with children, families, external agencies, and the wider care team

Who You Are:
✔ You have 2+ years' experience in residential child care
✔ You hold HNC and SVQ3 (SVQ4 preferred) or equivalent qualifications
✔ You're SSSC registered or eligible to register
✔ You're a strong communicator, emotionally resilient, and confident managing shift teams
✔ You hold a full UK driving licence and are willing to drive company vehicles

Shift Pattern Includes:

• Full-day shifts
• Sleep-ins
• On-call responsibilities
• Weekend availability required

What We Offer:
✨ Competitive salary package
✨ Sleep-in, attendance & referral bonuses
✨ Free meals while on shift
✨ Pension scheme & free PVG check
✨ Enhanced annual leave
✨ Learning & development: CALM training, Tutorcare access, ATLAS e-learning
✨ Company vehicle use during shifts
✨ Clear promotion paths & professional growth

🎁 Special Pay Enhancements on Christmas & New Year's Day

📩 Apply now and help shape a brighter future for children who need you most.

If you have any further questions or wish to apply for this role then please get in touch with Akhil on

0330 024 8775 Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing

candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role

We have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay and flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 or email and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.