child development jobs in Scotland

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Job Description Are you enthusiastic about positively impacting the lives of children and young people? Do you possess the dedication needed to ensure their safety, security, and overall well-being? If so, an amazing opportunity awaits you! As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in promoting excellent childcare practices in accordance with Randstad Care Policies and...

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You must be aware that all early years services can be delivered between the hours of 8am and 6pm and you must be able to work your contracted hours between these times.

Residential Childcare Worker Location:Falkirk Contract Type:Permanent Full Time Waking Night Postion (37.5 hours per week) Salary:£26,300per annum The organisation is currently seeking compassionate and motivatedResidential Childcare Workersto join their dedicated team in Falkirk. They are committed to creating nurturing, safe, and structured environments where young people can grow, heal, and...

You will have a Professional Qualification/Relevant Degree or equivalent.

You will support the development of partnership working between all agencies involved in the care and protection of vulnerable groups in Dundee, including supporting the development of strategic plans and improvement projects.

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You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work.

You must have a range of both Professional and Personal qualities.

You must be self-motivated, work well in a team, with an ability to work independently. Being open minded and having the ability to listen and be sympathetic is crucial to this role.

You must also be registered with or eligible to be registered with the SSSC.

Residential Child Care Worker (Sessional) Join to apply for the Residential Child Care Worker (Sessional) role at Harmeny Education Trust . Description Application Deadline: 22 January 2026 Department: Care Location: Balerno, Edinburgh Compensation: £16.91 - £19.40 / hour Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have...

You will also teach valuable life skills, including meal preparation and household chores, while creating lasting memories through engaging activities, outings, and holidays.

You will be employed full-time as a dedicated team member, averaging 56.4 hours per week, including sleep hours.

Residential Child Care Workers – Full time, Part time and Sessional posts available £12.60 - £15.44 per hour ( depending on qualifications, enhancement for nightshift hours) Nether Johnstone House is an independent service located in Johnstone, Renfrewshire. We provide residential care for ‘Looked after Children’ who for a variety of reasons are unable to be cared for at home. We cater for...

You will be part of the CMS Enforcement and Clerical Team leading c140 colleagues, spread across 2 locations (Falkirk and Newcastle Upon Tyne).

You will be resilient, empowering and create an inclusive environment with your teams working closely with G7 and SEO in Falkirk as well as Senior Leaders in all Enforcement sites (Hastings, Leicester, Plymouth, Dudley and Birkenhead).

You will be joining a team, embedded within the NHS, but working closely with Community Planning Partnerships, Local Authority, Integrated Health & Social Care Partnerships, Third Sector, Resilience Partnerships and others. The portfolio for the Consultant in Public Health / Child Health Commissioner post will offer a stimulating mix of work with multidisciplinary teams across Ayrshire.

You will have responsibility for the safety and well-being of our young people throughout the night. This can be a vulnerable time for our young people and as such you will have the skills and abilities to be able to support our young people through times of crisis.

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Location: Scotland Contract Type: Full-Time, Locum Duration: 6 Months (ASAP Start) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist with a specialist interest in CAMHS to join a dedicated and supportive team in Scotland. This...

A leading childcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Residential Child Care Worker to support children aged 8–18. The role involves providing 24/7 support, assisting with daily living activities, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be dedicated, resilient, and possess a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary, various benefits including a...

About us: Common Thread have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join us at our Service near Kilmarnock. Common Thread provides Residential Child Care and Education across Scotland, our homes are modelled on nurturing, supportive and small family environments. We are committed to providing safe and supportive homes where children and young people, their needs and...

As the UK government's largest public service provider, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policies. The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) supports parents who are unable to reach a private financial agreement by ensuring— and when necessary, enforcing— their legal responsibility to contribute to their child's living costs. Our...

You will be employed part‐time as a dedicated team member, averaging 35 hours per week.

You will be based within one home on a full‐time basis.

You will receive 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (this will be pro‐rated for part‐time contracts).

You will receive a career review upon completing your induction, training, and minimum qualifications.

You will have responsibility for the safety and well-being of our young people throughout the night. This can be a vulnerable time for our young people and as such you will have the skills and abilities to be able to support our young people through times of crisis.

You will be employed full-time as a dedicated team member, averaging 56.4 hours per week, including sleep hours.

You will be based within one home on a full-time basis. However, you may occasionally be required to support other homes within the same geographical area.

You will receive 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (this will be pro-rata for part-time contracts)