Senior Residential Worker

Job Description

Closing Date: 28th September 2026

Contract Type:
Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £43,758-£46,332 per year

Hours:

35 per week

Location:

Brucefield Residential Unit, Stirling

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Senior Residential worker to support the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed residential childcare. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will provide leadership, supervision and support to staff, ensuring children and young people receive safe, nurturing and trauma responsive care.

You will:

• Support the day-to-day operation of the residential services.
• Lead and supervise staff using reflective and strengths-based approaches.
• Model trauma-informed, attachment-based and relationship-focused practice.
• Ensure care plans and support are centred on the needs, rights and aspirations of young people.
• Work with partners, families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support staff development, induction and continuous learning.
• Ensure safeguarding, Care Inspectorate and SSSC standards are met.
  
  Provide management cover when required.
• Work across shift pattern to support the needs of the service.

You will have:

• Experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-based practice.
• Experience supporting and motivating teams.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to children's rights, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• SSSC registration (or eligibility for registration).
• A relevant SSSC-recognised qualification, or be working towards one.
• A full driving licence.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows
  . We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme