Residential Worker - NAY17326 in Irvine

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.

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and compassionate individual to join our team at The Meadows Children’s House, where trauma-informed care is at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will help create a calm, nurturing and stable environment for the children and young people in our care. You will play a vital part in providing safety, emotional containment and consistency—supporting young people to feel secure and valued in their daily lives. Our approach acknowledges the profound impact of early adversity and trauma. We are committed to building trusting, meaningful relationships that support healing, promote stability and enable each young person to reach their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• demonstrates empathy, patience, and emotional resilience.
• is committed to trauma-informed and relationship-based practice.
• can provide consistent, professional care in both challenging and rewarding situations.
• is passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to support, nurture, and empower young people, we would welcome your application.

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

For your information, if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. 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.

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location. This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building.