Fife Council
Residential Care Worker
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Residential Care Worker
Residential Childcare Worker – Kirkcaldy
Proposed Interview: Week commencing Monday 27 July 2026 Closing Date: Monday 20 July 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £31,761.26 to £34,914.86 per annum (SCPFC7) Working Pattern: 18 hours per week Location: Based in Kirkcaldy
About the Role
As part of your application, you must provide a Supporting Statement outlining how your skills and experience align with this Residential Childcare Worker vacancy. Failure to submit this will result in your application not being progressed.
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Why This Role Matters
Are you passionate, compassionate, and committed to making a difference?
Our Residential Childcare and Housing Support Service supports some of the most vulnerable young people in Fife, who have often experienced severe childhood adversity. This role requires you to provide stability, warmth, and consistency—helping them overcome distress and create a foundation for recovery.
Watch our Residential Childcare video: YouTube Link
What Makes Us a Great Place to Work?
- Flexible shift patterns to accommodate your other commitments.
- Meaningful work—your efforts directly improve lives.
- A trauma-responsive, structured environment where young people feel safe, supported, and cared for.
- Local and national discounts (supermarkets, dining, retail, etc.).
- Enhancements for unsocial hours (including weekends/public holidays).
- 4-week pay cycles.
- Free training and professional development opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) with generous contribution.
- Respectful, supportive team culture.
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Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Provide safe, nurturing, child-centred care in a residential setting.
- Work alongside colleagues to develop and review individual care plans.
- Support day-to-day routines (education, health, self-care, emotional wellbeing).
- Plan and organise leisure, recreational, and community activities.
- Handle domestic tasks (cooking, cleaning, home maintenance) to foster a homely atmosphere.
- Maintain detailed, accurate records of children’s progress and care needs.
- Collaborate with families, partners, and agencies to meet young people’s needs.
- Uphold safeguarding protocols and ensure children’s welfare.
- Embed The Promise Scotland principles: love, listening, and respect.
Our Core Values
Every team member must embody these principles:
- Ambition – inspire young people to set goals and develop resilience.
- Belonging – ensure children feel safe, accepted, and valued in the home.
- Respect – honour each child’s voice, identity, and life experiences.
- Love – balance care, warmth, and professional boundaries.
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Ideal Candidate Traits
We’re seeking individuals with:
- A genuine compassion, patience, and dedication to support at-risk young people.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work in a challenging but rewarding role with varying shifts.
Useful Links & Resources
- Role Profile – review essential criteria for your supporting statement.
- How We Work Matters Framework – behaviours expected from all employees.
- Employee Benefits & Discounts – discounts on goods and services.
- Fife Council Directory
- Social Media: Follow @FCJobsOfficial on X or Fife Council Jobs on Facebook.
Need alternative formats? Contact: 📧 transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk
Need More Info?
Contact Ashley Bruce: 📧 ashley.bruce@fife.gov.uk
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