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Residential Childcare Worker

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United Kingdom , Dunkeld

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Nursing

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Not provided

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15.35 - 16.20 GBP / Hour
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Job Description:

Full time roles available working in a specialist residential home and educational setting supporting children in care to thrive. In this challenging but interesting role you will have the opportunity to support children with complexities such as, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and other neurodiverities as well as children experiencing gender dysmorphia, low self esteem and associated mental health difficulties. In addition to this you have the added bonus of working in a truly beautiful location with an emphasis on outdoor experiences and even get to work with some animals!

Job Responsibility:

  • Sharing responsibilities with a team of residential childcare workers
  • Supporting the social and educational needs of children by accompanying them into classroom environments
  • Develop and carry out engaging activities based on the interests of the young people in the house
  • Act as a key worker to some children and support them on a one to one basis
  • Actively identify potential risks or escalation points and use positive behaviour management techniques
  • Co-ordinating wider care team to ensure consistency of care and messaging for young people
  • Maintaining professional manner and working to National Care Standards

Requirements:

  • Have previous experience working in a care setting with young people
  • Demonstrate understanding of legislation, behaviour management techniques and attachment theory
  • Have strong communication skills, you may be asked to work with non-verbal children
  • Register under the PVG scheme
  • Full driving licence
  • Obtained SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
What we offer:
  • Rotas to fit your travel schedule - typically 2 or 3 24 hour shifts per week
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Unlimited friend referral bonuses
  • Access to mental and financial wellbeing tools
  • Casual dress
  • Extensive training in industry standard courses supported by online learning
  • Help with SSSC registration
  • Support from within the team and a dedicated Randstad consultant
  • Bi-annual prom and awards ceremony
  • Opportunities to pick up ad hoc shifts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Expiration:
July 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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