Residential Childcare Worker Job at Randstad (Cupar)

Residential Childcare Worker

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Cupar

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

15.35 - 18.00 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Are you an enthusiastic Residential Childcare Worker ready for a new challenge? Can you inspire a child in care to look to the future? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you. We are currently recruiting for full-time and relief roles across our specialist residential homes in Perthshire, Tayside and Fife. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to support children with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and mental health difficulties, within a beautiful rural setting that emphasises outdoor learning and animal therapy.

Job Responsibility:

Holistic Support: Supporting the social and educational needs of children, including accompanying them in classroom environments
Relationship Building: Acting as a key worker to provide one-to-one support and fostering nurturing relationships
Activity Planning: Developing engaging activities based on the specific interests and therapeutic needs of the young people
Care Management: Implementing individual care plans and using positive behaviour management techniques to manage risks
Professional Excellence: Maintaining high standards in line with National Care Standards and coordinating with the wider care team

Requirements:

Minimum 1 year previous experience working in a care setting with young people
Demonstrate an understanding of legislation, behaviour management, and attachment theory
Possess strong communication skills (experience with non-verbal children is a plus)
Hold a full driving licence
Ideally hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or be willing to work towards this with our support)
Be registered (or eligible to register) under the PVG scheme

What we offer:

Employee discount app
Sleepover payments and overtime
Flexible Rotas: Shifts designed to fit your lifestyle, typically 2 or 3 24-hour shifts per week
Financial Perks: Employee discount scheme and unlimited friend referral bonuses
Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and financial wellbeing tools
Professional Growth: Extensive training through a dedicated academy, including industry-standard courses and support with SSSC registration

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 23, 2026

Expiration:
May 05, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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