Residential Care Officer – Seaview Respite Unit

Company: The City of Edinburgh Council
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Location: Easter Howgate
Job Description:

Residential Care Officer – Seaview Respite Unit

Residential Care Officer at Seaview Short Breaks Service.

Salary: £34,452 – £40,501. Hours: 36 per week.

Responsibilities

  • Provide residential services, emergency admissions, outreach, respite, throughcare and aftercare, secure care, and services for young people with disabilities.
  • Work independently and out with the residential setting as required.
  • Ensure safe and continued operation of services in the absence of Team Leader or Assistant Team Leaders.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of a nurturing environment in which the needs of young people—physical, emotional, psychological, cultural and educational—are paramount.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Regulated work with children or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
  • Candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
  • Overseas Criminal Record Check required for any continuous overseas period of 3 months or more in the last 5 years.
  • Experience in residential care for young people.
  • Commitment to the values of respect, integrity, and flexibility.

Equal Opportunity

  • We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer guaranteed interviews to applicants who meet the criteria and declare a disability.
  • We encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers, and LGBT+ people.
  • All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience.

Job Information

  • Job Identification 14386
  • Job Category Social Services / Social Work / Social Care
  • Posting Date 05/15/2026, 11:00 PM
  • Apply Before 05/23/2026, 10:55 PM
  • Degree Level SCQF 6 – SVQ 3, Higher, Skills for Work Higher
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations Seaview Respite Unit
  • Contract Type Permanent
  • Annual Working Duration 52 Weeks

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Posted: May 20th, 2026