Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to be part of setting up a new children's home in Inverurie, where every day brings the chance to make a meaningful difference. We are committed to upholding The Promise by placing the needs, voices and rights of the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. If you are passionate about providing high quality care, building positive relationships and contributing to a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, we would love to hear from you. This role involves working as part of a structured rota to ensure consistent support across the service. The rota includes a mix of 25-hour shifts and flexi shifts, and all team members take part in the full range of shift patterns. We are looking for people who are comfortable with shifts work and enjoys being part of a collaborative, supportive team. Provision of quality physical and emotional care to children and young people in residential homes, utilising evidence and research-based assessment and intervention tools. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the service and the organisation. For more information please check the link Inverurie Children's Home Expected Interview Dates - Early May 2026. Informal enquiries to Tricia Jamieson - 01467 533045 For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here Please feel free to read our guidance on Requesting Reasonable Adjustments at Interview, Guaranteed Interview and how to request Alternate Formats and Communication Support A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Requirements This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment. This post has a minimum requirement of 2 references. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.