Children's Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services - Tranent, East Lothian (EH33)

Pay: £15.07–£16.68 per hour (including holiday pay)

Flexible shifts | part-time and full-time hours

Be the reason a child feels safe, supported, and heard.

At Newcross Healthcare, we’re on a mission to help children and young people thrive. We’re looking for compassionate Residential Support Workers to provide stability, care, and encouragement to those who need it most.

If you’ve got experience working with children or young people and want to make a real difference — we want to hear from you!

What’s in it for you

• Same‑day pay: Get 50% of your earnings instantly
  
• Flexible working: Regular shifts with choice of days/nights/weekends
  
• Free training: 400+ CPD‑accredited courses via FuturU
  
• Referral bonus: Up to £500 for each friend you refer
  
• Discounts & perks: Save on groceries, tech, travel and more
  

Your role

You’ll work in a residential care setting, supporting children with day‑to‑day life, emotional well‑being, and general mentorship and support. You’ll:

• Build positive relationships based on trust and respect
  
• Encourage independence and daily routines
  
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management
  
• Be a steady, caring presence — someone they can count on
  

What we’re looking for

• 6+ months of full‑time care experience (in the last 3 years)
  
• At least 3 months’ experience working with children or young people (in the last 3 years) 
  
• Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration (e.g., SSSC, SCW, NISSC). Not applicable in England.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
• Qualities: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care
  

Our Newcross values:

At Newcross Healthcare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
  
• Respect: Every voice matters, and every person counts.
  
• Empathy: Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care.
  
• Teamwork: Great care is never delivered alone.
  

Why Newcross?

For nearly 30 years, we’ve supported care professionals to deliver outstanding support with compassion. You’ll get the tools, support, and recognition you deserve — because great care is never delivered alone.

Apply now – and start making a real difference.

Your next shift could be the one that changes a young life forever.