Senior Support Worker / Team Leader – Days Including Sleep‑ins (2 on/4 off)
Location: Castle Douglas, Contract: Full Time, Duration: Permanent, Hours: 37.5 per week, Salary: £25,876 to £28,489 per year plus £67.50 per sleep‑in (≈£8,000 extra per year).
Closing date: Friday 28 November 2025.
We’re looking for a caring, resilient individual who can support and lead a team in a children’s residential setting.
Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day care and support to children and young people in a residential setting.
* Lead and motivate a team of residential support workers.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety and child protection standards.
* Contribute to the development of individual care plans.
* Work towards completion of SVQ 4 and support the professional development of the team.
* Drive to and from the site with a valid UK manual driving licence.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in children’s residential support.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* HNC Social Care or equivalence and SVQ Level 3 qualifications.
* Full UK manual driving licence.
* Ability to work towards completion of SVQ 4.
* Sound understanding of childcare theory, interventions and relevant legislation.
What We Offer
* Full induction and specialist training.
* Support to gain professional qualifications (SVQ4).
* Competitive salary plus sleep‑over allowance.
* £500 Welcome Bonus on successful completion of probation.
* £1,000 Refer A Friend scheme.
* Permanent, full‑time contract for job security.
* Employee assistance programme and pension scheme.
* Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
We’ll cover the cost of your PVG check with Disclosure Scotland and support you to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Safeguarding Statement
CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check, provide satisfactory references, and meet all relevant safeguarding requirements.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference in a young person’s life, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
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