Residential Worker (Child Care)

This is a re-advertisement of NAY17652, previous candidates need not re-apply as they will not be considered.

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click

important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk)

Achnamara is a local authority residential child care house providing care, protection, support and guidance for up to 8 children and young people. This service is open to young people and young adults up to the age of 21 years. These posts are not term time as the service offers support 365 days 24/7 days per week - including recognised holiday periods and public holidays too. The positions also requires weekend and evening shift work: early shift: 07:30am - 14:30pm and late shift: 14:00pm - 22:00pm., Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit

Disclosure Scotland - mygov.scot. For further details on North Ayrshire Council's policy please visit

Pre-employment checks (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.