Residential childcare worker Job at Randstad (Dundee)

Residential childcare worker

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Dundee

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

32000.00 - 39000.00 GBP / Year ▼

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Job Description:

Are you ready to rise to a new challenge in a top-rated secure and residential childcare service? Do you have what it takes to help a young person through the toughest of times? Randstad is looking for passionate Residential Childcare Workers to join an expert team in an award-winning service near Dundee. This service supports children and young people aged 10-21 who have experienced past trauma and present with social, emotional, and behavioural issues. You will support young people on their challenging but rewarding journeys, transitioning them from secure services to residential care, and finally throughcare (back to family, independent tenancy, or adult support services). This is a demanding, yet highly rewarding position that allows you to witness the long-term development and improvement of the young people in your care.

Job Responsibility:

Encouraging the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of the children in the service
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships and acting as a key worker
Utilising positive behaviour techniques
Coordinating with teachers, social workers, and the wider care team to advance the needs of young people
Maintaining a professional manner and strictly working to National Care Standards
Promoting participation in education and life skills programmes

Requirements:

Have previous experience working in a care setting with young people
Knowledge of cognitive behavioural approaches, attachment theory, and child protection policy
Experience advocating on behalf of a young person
Register under the PVG scheme
Full driving licence (Essential)
Experience in a secure setting is beneficial, but not essential

Nice to have:

Experience in a secure setting

What we offer:

Competitive rates
Double time pay on bank holidays
Employee discount scheme with major high-street retailers
Friend Referral Bonus: £250 Love2Shop voucher per referral
On-site Training Provided: Extensive training in industry-standard courses, including CALMS and medication administration, supported by online learning
Endorsement on SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council)
Support from a dedicated Randstad consultant and experienced team
Opportunities to pick up ad hoc shifts and overtime
On-the-spot rewards and recognition schemes
Opportunity for permanent role, if desired

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 26, 2026

Expiration:
March 05, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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