VACANCY DETAILS
Job Title: Residential Care Officer
Company Name: West Lothian Council
Location: Torcroft House Raeburn Crescent Whitburn, EH47 8HQ
Hours / Days Of Work: 36 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £39,661 - £43,434 per year
Job Description:
This vacancy offers the opportunity for Residential Care Officers to join an established core team of residential care staff working over two small residential houses within West Lothian. You will be working in a busy and supportive environment providing 365 day a year 24/7 care for a maximum of 9 young people aged 12-18 over two locations. You will work with potentially challenging young people to assist them to form personal attachments and develop resilience.
Experience and Qualifications:
You must have an understanding of the impact of trauma. You will be supported by 2 assistant house managers and one house manager. You must have an HNC in social care or SVQ 3 and you must be eligible and prepared to register with the SSSC within 6 months of beginning work.
Application Process:
Apply via myjobscotland.gov.uk
Closing Date: 29/09/2025
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