Residential Children's Support Worker - Agency Staff

Location: Various Locations Across Scotland
Pay: Competitive hourly rates + holiday pay
Shifts Available: Days, Waking Nights and Sleepovers

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential? We're looking for caring, resilient, and dedicated Residential Children's Support Workers to join our agency team, working across a range of residential childcare services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people who may have experienced trauma, family breakdown, emotional or behavioural difficulties, or other complex needs. Every day brings the chance to provide stability, encouragement, and positive role modelling.

Whether you're looking for full-time hours, part-time work, or additional shifts around your current role, agency work gives you the flexibility to choose when and where you work.

As an Agency Residential Children's Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality, trauma-informed care within residential settings, ensuring children and young people feel safe, supported, and valued.

Your responsibilities may include:

Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
Supporting daily routines, education, and recreational activities
Promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience, and independence
Encouraging positive behaviour using therapeutic and person-centred approaches
Supporting young people through challenging situations with patience and professionalism
Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning
Working collaboratively with residential teams and other professionals
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times
Why Work Through an Agency?

Agency work offers flexibility, variety, and greater control over your career while allowing you to gain experience across different residential services.

Benefits include:
Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle - Fit work around family, study, or other commitments.
Competitive hourly pay with holiday pay included.
Weekly pay, giving you regular access to your earnings.
Flexible working patterns, including days, nights, sleepovers, weekends, and long-day shifts.
Experience a variety of residential services, helping you develop your skills and broaden your experience.
Expand your professional network by working with different organisations and experienced teams.
No long-term commitment - Accept the shifts that work for you.
Opportunities for permanent employment if you decide you'd like to join a service full-time.

We're seeking individuals who are:

Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
Caring, resilient, and emotionally mature
Calm under pressure and able to respond professionally to challenging situations
Excellent communicators with a positive, child-centred approach
Reliable, adaptable, and committed to delivering outstanding care
Essential Requirements
Previous experience working with children or young people in a residential, care, education, youth work, or support setting is preferred
Right to work in the UK
PVG Scheme membership (or willingness to join)
Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), or willingness to register where required
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference while enjoying the flexibility and support that agency work offers, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your residential childcare career.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.