Residential Childcare Manager

Residential Childcare Manager
Gretna
Full-time (38.5 hrs per week)
£46,990

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a brand-new children’s home in Gretna?

At Inspire, we don’t just provide care we create safe, loving homes where children and young people feel seen, heard, and truly valued. Our teams work together like family, united by compassion, trust, and the belief that every young person deserves to feel inspired and supported to flourish.

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Residential Childcare Manager to join Inspire Scotland and play a key role in opening and managing our new 5-bed home.

This is more than a management role; it’s about creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care, while leading, guiding, and supporting your team to deliver positive outcomes for every young person in your care.

✨ What you’ll get from us:

·       A competitive salary of £46,990

·       30 days annual leave plus your birthday off 🎉

·       Continuous training and career development opportunities

·       Employee discounts and perks through Perk Box

·       Dedicated support for your wellbeing, including death in service insurance

·       Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme

·       Enhanced paid maternity leave

·       Long service recognition awards

🌟 What we’re looking for:

·       Previous experience working in a residential childcare setting

·       A solid understanding of Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) principles

·       Experience with Care Inspectorate processes

·       Strong communication skills and the ability to lead with calm, confidence, and compassion

·       A full driving licence

·       A relevant qualification: Social Work qualification, Registered Managers Award, or SVQ Level 4 (with SSSC registration)

At Inspire Scotland, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining a family. If you’re driven to make a real difference in young people’s lives while building and leading a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you, please complete our application form.

For a confidential chat about the position please call Gayle Williamson on 0141 447 4807 or email gaylewilliamson@inspirescotland.co.uk

Inspire is an equal opportunities employer.

Because of the nature of its work with children and young people, Inspire uses the Disclosure Scotland Service (PVG) to make checks at an enhanced level on all persons whose work or proposed work will involve regular contact with or working in close proximity to children and young people in our care.