Residential Support Worker - Gleneagles

A relevant qualification or willingness to work towards.

A full UK driving licence would be preferable but not essential.

If you want a job where every shift has influence, where children laugh, learn, explore, and grow because of what you do, if you care, show patience, and believe in children's strengths and potential, even on their hardest days, this could be the perfect role for you!

Are you someone who believes every child deserves joy, opportunity, and the chance to shine? Do you want a role where you can make real memories with children and young people with disabilities, while helping them feel heard, valued, and full of possibility? Are you someone who works hard to ensure children with disabilities can experience a rich, meaningful childhood, full of voice, choice, memories, fun, and aspiration. If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

About Our Home:

Our short breaks home provides a warm, safe, and fun space for children and young people with a range of disabilities, including learning disabilities and health also physical needs. Children come to relax, try new activities, build friendships, enjoy childhood experiences, and create memories that last.

Most importantly, children have a voice, and we make sure they are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions about their own lives. We work hard to ensure children with disabilities experience a rich, meaningful childhood, full of voice, choice, memories, fun, and aspiration.

You will work within one identified home but may support others when needed.

What you will be doing as a Residential Support Worker:

Be a positive, caring, and steady role model.

Support children to build confidence, independence, and life skills.

Help children express themselves and ensure their voices are heard.

Encourage aspirations and celebrate every achievement, big or small.

Create opportunities for play, adventure, and fun.

Provide practical support with emotional, physical, communication, and behavioural needs.

Make sure every child feels safe, understood, and able to be themselves.

Every child is unique, and you will help them shine in their own way.

Our children need adults who can show the following:

Listens deeply and advocates for children's needs and wishes.

Builds warm, trusting, and professional relationships.

Helps create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment.

Enjoys working as part of a team.

Is open to learning and taking on new training.

Can work a variety of shifts throughout the year (including sleep-ins and nights).