Job Description

Change Lives with Us - Join Spark of Genius!

500 Welcome Bonus + 1000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus scheme

Residential Childcare Support Worker - Ochiltree, Near Cumnock

Looking for a career where you can truly make a difference and create Extraordinary Days Everyday?

At Spark of Genius, part of the CareTech family, we've been supporting children and young people across Scotland for over 25 years.


We welcome applications from both experienced Support Workers and those from customer-focused roles, mental health services, education, youth work, or other care settings. No experience? With our full training and induction, we'll help you build a rewarding career in social care.

What You'll Do

Provide care and support to children and young people who have faced challenges

Build safe, supportive environments and positive, trusting relationships

Encourage confidence, independence, and life skills through everyday activities

Work as part of a professional, caring team delivering tailored support

What We're Looking For

Compassion, resilience, and a genuine passion to help children and young people

Great communication and teamwork skills

Transferable experience from care, customer service, education, youth work, or mental health roles (but not essential)

A full UK driving licence (due to rural location)

Why Join Us?

Full training, induction & ongoing career development


Trauma-informed and safeguarding training


Supportive team culture


Competitive pay & excellent benefits, including:


500 Welcome Bonus


1000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus


Paid induction, free PVG & pension scheme

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

If you're ready to make a difference and build a career in residential childcare, apply today and join Spark of Genius - where every day you work, you change a life.