Residential Support Worker

Salary:  £25,500 per annum, pro rata  

Location:  Bilston, Midlothian 

Contract/Hours:  Permanent / We have a variation of Full Time, Part Time and casual hours are available.  

Closing date for applications is midnight of Monday 19th January and interviews will take place week commencing 26th January 

Benefits: 

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave 
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities   
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages 
• Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life assurance cover 
• Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts 
• We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer  

We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.     

A bit about the role  

Our Residential Support Worker role is a great fit for anyone with experience in care who’s ready to grow and take on something new. You’ll be supporting young people in a way that helps them feel safe, confident and able to build their independence. We’re looking for someone who brings genuine care, strong values and a positive attitude to the team.

Castlelaw Cottage is a small, lively home for two young people with a learning disability, ASD and behaviours that can be challenging at times. The house has recently been renovated to give them a bright, comfortable space where they can enjoy life both indoors and out. They’re non‑verbal, but they communicate in their own ways and really flourish when supported by people who take the time to understand them. They love being outdoors, walks, parks, exploring new places, and they enjoy spending time with their families. They also get a lot out of simple indoor activities that keep them happy, busy and engaged.

We’re big on supporting our staff too. You’ll get a thorough induction, ongoing training and we’ll sign you up for the qualifications you need. You’ll have regular supervision and team meetings so you always feel supported and connected. As you build your skills and experience, there are plenty of opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Day to day, you’ll be helping the young people do the things they love, encouraging their independence, supporting with personal care and creating a calm, consistent environment that helps them feel secure. The role can be fast‑moving and challenging at times, but it’s incredibly rewarding and we make sure to celebrate every achievement, no matter how small.

We also know how important balance is, so we offer flexible working options, including single or double shifts and a range of patterns to suit different lifestyles.

How you'll help to create brighter futures  

Our Residential Support Worker’s are creative and innovative in their approach to support in making positive choices and achieving personal goals. Some other key responsibilities are; 

• Providing lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk. 
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports. 
• Attending professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.  
• Helping young people in all aspects of their daily lives.  
• Having good communication skills and the ability to engage well with both young people, colleagues and other professionals. 

Let's talk about you  

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We’re looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you’ll have:  

• Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust.  
• Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families.  
• Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting. 
• Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the c