Rockwood House is a CrossReach residential children’s service providing a safe, stable and nurturing home for children and young people. The service takes a relational and trauma‑aware approach, supporting children to build trust, experience consistency and develop positive, lasting relationships.
As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you will combine direct, relationship‑based care with a senior, practice‑leading role within the team. You will support the Service Manager in maintaining high standards of care, modelling therapeutic approaches and providing day‑to‑day guidance to colleagues. This is a hands‑on role where you will lead by example and help create a calm, structured and reflective environment for children and young people.
What Your Day Could Involve
* Providing nurturing, trauma‑aware care to children and young people
* Acting as a senior presence on shift and a positive role model for colleagues
* Holding keyworker responsibilities, including care planning, risk assessments and reviews
* Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour using agreed approaches
* Leading individual and group work to meet identified needs and outcomes
* Supporting and mentoring staff, including induction and ongoing development
* Working in partnership with families and external professionals
* Maintaining high‑quality records, reports and documentation
* Contributing to service development, quality assurance and team meetings
* Working a rota that includes evenings, weekends and sleepovers
About You
You are an experienced residential childcare professional with a calm, reflective and confident approach. You will be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and hold, or be working towards, the required qualifications including HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3. You have a strong understanding of trauma and attachment‑informed practice and are confident supporting others to develop their skills. You will hold a full manual driving licence and be confident driving manual vehicles as part of your role.
This post is subject to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership and has an occupational requirement to work within and uphold CrossReach’s Christian ethos.
Why Join Us
* A senior role with real influence on practice and team culture
* Structured induction and ongoing specialist training
* Regular supervision and professional support
* Opportunities to develop leadership skills and further qualifications
* The chance to work within a values‑led organisation making a real difference
* Access to exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card
* Generous contributory pension plan and death‑in‑service benefit
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies and a health cash plan
* Care concierge service to support you in life’s challenges
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are ready to move into a senior role and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people at Rockwood House, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join CrossReach in supporting children and young people to thrive.
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We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.
Legal: This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme, to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council, and to meet the required qualifications. We are required to check your entitlement to work in the UK and will conduct the necessary vetting checks.
Christian Faith Requirement: This role requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold CrossReach’s Christian ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
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