Residential Child Care Worker; Sessional Job Balerno Scotland UK,Child Care/Nanny

Position: Residential Child Care Worker (Sessional)
Location: Balerno

Harmeny Education Trust  is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

We are seeking Residential Child Care Workers to join our Care staff team on a casual / relief basis. 

The postholders will contribute to a culture and ethos in which the needs of the children and young people are paramount. Acting as a nurturing figure, you will provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to prepare for independence and reach their potential. 

The applicants should be registered, or will need to register within the first three months of employment, with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a practitioner on the register for children and young people workforce in residential child care services. 

Working Patterns

The available shifts for this position are as follows:

Early Shift: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Back Shift: 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Salary

Remuneration for this role is determined by the qualifications required by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC):

Unqualified: £15.09 per hour, plus £1.82 per hour holiday pay*
Part-Qualified: £15.86 per hour, plus £1.91 per hour holiday pay*
Fully-Qualified: £17.31 per hour, plus £2.09 per hour holiday pay*

* Rates include a holiday pay element as outlined above.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available.

We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance, staff development and security. Benefits include:

On-site wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy 
Free gym membership and cycle to work scheme
Access to a wellbeing app and counselling
Access to discounts on shopping and events.

All staff receive a comprehensive induction package, and access to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us.

More information on the benefits of working at Harmeny, plus a fuller job description and person specification can be found on the Trust's website

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience. 

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact member of the Care Management Team by calling the Trust.

To apply, please complete the application form, including CV, via our recruitment section.

Closing date: 22 January 2026

Interview date: 27 January 2026 

Key responsibilities

Promote a positive ethos in the school consistent with Harmeny’s vision, purpose and core values.

Support the Care Management Team with the implementation of management decisions, consistent with the Harmeny and cottage plans, policies and procedures.

Be an integral part of the Care staff team.

Care for the children’s everyday requirements and to help create a homely, caring and safe environment for all the children at Harmeny.

Communicate and interact positively with children using solution-focussed and strengths-based principles in line with Harmeny policy, procedures and core values.

Develop and implement care plans which address the needs of the child.

Be involved in the development and implementation of risk assessment planning for children.

Understand children’s behaviour and support them to manage their behaviour themselves.

Be involved in the development and implementation of cottage improvement plans that reflect recommendations from the Independent Care Review outcomes – “The Promise”.

Where required, as a last resort, implement physical intervention techniques.

Support children’s learning during and outwith the formal school day.

Attend regular staff and children’s meetings as required.

Ensure that all children’s personal records including case…


Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)



Job Posting Language