Residential Childcare Worker

About the Role

Join Falkland House School Perth as a Residential Childcare Worker and play a vital role in positively impacting the lives of children and young people with autism and additional support needs. This permanent full-time position involves 38 hours per week with shifts rotating through mornings, afternoons, and double sessions on a three-week schedule. The salary can reach up to £27,831.68 annually depending on experience and qualifications. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, and applicants must be from the UK as sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist children and young people with their day-to-day routines, promote independence, and facilitate personal growth.
• Organize and participate in enjoyable activities during after school hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Encourage community engagement and help develop life skills to boost confidence.
• Create a supportive and secure home-like atmosphere where youngsters feel safe and valued.
• Establish trusting relationships to support emotional well-being and resilience.
• Promote positive behaviour through therapeutic and relational approaches.
• Collaborate closely with education and clinical teams to deliver integrated support.
• Maintain detailed records ensuring care and safeguarding standards are upheld.

Candidate Profile

We seek compassionate, resilient individuals motivated to support young people’s success. Prior experience in residential care, education, or child support is advantageous but not mandatory. Transferable skills from fields such as hospitality, retail, military, outdoor education, customer service, or youth work are valued.

• Patience and caring nature, capable of handling challenges effectively.
• Ability to build positive, trust-based relationships with children and young people.
• Eagerness to help young people grow in confidence and independence.
• Enjoyment of active and creative engagement supporting various activities.
• Team-player with initiative and commitment to safeguarding.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.

About Falkland House School Perth

Falkland House School Perth is an independent residential school dedicated to children aged 12 to 20 with a variety of additional support needs, including emotional, behavioural difficulties, and autism spectrum disorders. Accredited by the National Autistic Society and linked to Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, the school fosters a forward-thinking environment offering professional growth opportunities.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Comprehensive induction and fully funded ongoing training, including support for SSSC registration qualifications.
• Continuous professional development to advance your career.
• Discounts on gym memberships and shopping vouchers.
• A dynamic social events calendar to strengthen team bonds.
• Wellbeing programs and employee rewards, including referral bonuses and earning potentials via overtime.

Applicants will undergo social media screenings and enhanced PVG safeguarding checks. The organisation is committed to a fair recruitment process aligned with safeguarding regulations. Applications may close early if sufficient suitable candidates apply.