INSPIRE SCOTLAND
Senior Residential Childcare Worker
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Senior Residential Childcare Workers
Carlisle area
Hours: Full-time 38.5 pw or Part-time 19.25 hrs pw
Salary: £34,283 - £39,343 pro rata per year (this includes minimal sleepover pay, with the potential for an additional £1,650 and overtime at £17.60)
Please note we do not offer sponsorship
At Inspire, we don’t just provide care we create safe, loving homes where children and young people feel seen, heard, and truly valued. Our teams work together like family, united by compassion, trust, and the belief that every young person deserves to feel inspired and supported to flourish. We're looking for Senior Residential Childcare Workers who share that belief.
We’re looking for a number of Seniors to help out at our existing homes in the Carlisle, Cumbria area with the potential of opening a new home in Carlisle itself in the near future. We're really excited about this new home and we will be installing sector lead clinical provision, with psychologists embedded within services offering both direct support to young people and reflective support to staff. That is rare in the sector. For the right senior, that’s a serious development opportunity. This is not just another senior role. It is a chance to be clinically up-skilled, professionally stretched and part of something progressive.
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This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to lead with heart, nurture a culture of kindness and healing, and shape brighter futures for young people who've experienced trauma.
What you'll do:
- Create a real sense of belonging, encouraging children and colleagues alike to feel safe, supported and nurtured.
- Lead and mentor your team to deliver trauma-informed care, ensuring our young people feel loved, respected and empowered.
- Take ownership of day-to-day care delivery and ensure high standards through adherence to our values and policies.
What makes Inspire different?
We’re proud of our strong, close-knit teams and the genuine family feel at the heart of everything we do. Here’s what we offer:
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- Career development from day one - including support for further qualifications
- Competitive salary and sleepover enhancements
- Generous annual leave – 28–30 days plus your birthday off!
- Employee perks and discounts
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free meals during shifts
- Death in service cover & pension scheme
- Long service awards and progression opportunities
What we’re looking for:
- At least 2 years' experience in a residential care setting (young people or adults)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- The ability to stay calm and compassionate in challenging situations
- A full driving licence
- A relevant care qualification (NVQ 3), or the willingness to gain this
If you're someone who cares deeply, leads with purpose, and wants to make a lasting difference in young people’s lives, we'd love to hear from you!
If this is the right opportunity for you then please click apply!
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