Job Title: Residential Childcare Worker / Children & Families Support Worker
Location: Edinburgh and Lothians
Salary: £15.50p/h – £26.21p/h (PAYE)
Contract: Flexible / Bank
Hours: Variable – shift work and block bookings available
About the Role
21 Health and Social Care is actively recruiting experienced and compassionate Residential Childcare Workers on an ad hoc / bank basis to support a variety of clients across Residential Childcare.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking flexible work while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. Our clients range across services supporting young people with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, trauma backgrounds, learning disabilities, and those requiring wraparound care to help them feel safe, supported, and stable.
As part of this role, you may also be involved in delivering wraparound support, which focuses on providing consistent, holistic care around the child or young person - supporting them across home, school, community activities, and transitional moments to promote safety, independence, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to children and young people in residential settings
* Support young people requiring wraparound care, ensuring consistent emotional and practical support across their daily lives
* Assist with day-to-day routines including personal care, education, activities, therapeutic approaches, and emotional regulation
* Promote a safe, nurturing, and positive environment that supports trauma recovery and resilience
* Work collaboratively with permanent staff, social workers, education teams, and other professionals
* Maintain accurate and timely records in line with care plans, safeguarding requirements, and organisational policies
* Support young people in developing life skills, independence, and healthy, trusting relationships
* Contribute to structured plans that wrap around a young person’s needs, ensuring continuity and stability
* Encourage participation in community activities, education, and therapeutic programmes
What We’re Looking For
* Experience working in residential childcare or a similar care setting is essential
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and child-centred models of care
* Knowledge or experience of wraparound support approaches is highly advantageous
* Ability to build trusting, professional relationships with young people and staff
* Flexible, reliable, and confident in adapting to new services and environments
* SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People) & HNC in Social Services, or equivalent, is desirable
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly pay - PAYE or Umbrella
* Flexibility to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
* Opportunities for longer-term block bookings with consistent clients
* Support from our friendly, experienced team
* Opportunities to work across multiple services, gaining varied and valuable experience
* The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a dedicated Residential Childcare Worker looking for flexible work - and the chance to play a key role in supporting vulnerable young people through both residential and wraparound care - we’d love to hear from you.
Click “Apply” now or contact Sean Carruthers at 21 Health and Social Care for more information.
21 Health and Social Care is an equal opportunities employer