Overview
Residential Childcare Workers
Nr Anstruther & Crail, Fife
Hours: part-time - 19.25 hrs or 16 hrs pw or full-time 38.5 hrs pw
Salary: £28,090 - £30,933 pro rata per year(this includes minimal sleepover pay, with the potential for an additional £1,650 and overtime at £17.00)
Please not we do not offer sponsorship
We’re looking for a Residential Childcare Worker to join our established team near Anstruther & Crail, Fife. At Inspire, we create homes where children and young people feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. Our approach is rooted in mutual respect, trust, and unconditional appreciation. We’re proud of the nurturing, family-style environments we’ve built.
Now, we’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals to join our team and provide the consistent care and encouragement our young people deserve.
Whether you’re an experienced care professional or someone with lived experience and the right values, we want to hear from you.
What you can expect from us
* After 6 months you’ll be encouraged to complete your SCQF 7 or HNC or further qualifications
* Competitive pay including extra for sleepovers
* 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
* Additional leave after 3- and 5-years’ service
* Continuous training including Calms and career development
* Store discounts, wellbeing programmes and monthly free perks
* Death in service insurance
* Auto-enrolment onto company pension scheme
* Enhanced maternity paid leave
* Access to Blue Light discount card
* Complementary meals while on shift
What we’re looking for
* Experience in a residential or care setting or personal/lived experience and the right attitude to make a real impact
* A calm, supportive presence, even in challenging situations
* Flexibility and strong communication skills
* A full UK driving licence
* A willingness to support our young people with day-to-day tasks, activities, medication, and community outings
* A qualification in Health & Social Care (SCQF 7/SVQ 3 or HNC) — or the willingness to work towards it (with our full support)
Whether you\'re looking for a full-time career or want to gain experience through relief or sessional work, we’d love to hear from people who care deeply and want to make a difference. We welcome those considering a career change or returning to work especially if you bring warmth, empathy, and resilience to the table.
If you’re ready to join a team that feels more like a family, then please click apply!
Salary / Benefits:£25,525 - £28,368 pro rata per year (with a potential sleeover rate £2,565 - £4,275 on top of salary
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