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Residential Childcare Worker

United Kingdom, Motherwell 31000.00 - 34000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 31, 2026
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We are seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Workers for a permanent, full-time position in a children's residential service. The service supports children with social, emotional and behavioural issues ages 10-18 with past trauma. As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will support children and young people on their journeys from secure services, to residential and then throughcare or transitioning back to their families, own tenancy or adult support services. This position is challenging yet rewarding, offering you the opportunity to observe the long-term growth and progress of young people.

Job Responsibility

  • Working effectively as part of a team of child support workers
  • Providing 24 hours care to a vulnerable young people
  • Supporting service users with early trauma and emotional behavioural difficulties
  • Taking service users out into the community and to school each day
  • Ensuring professional boundaries are in place
  • Maintaining professional manner and working to National Care Standards

Requirements

  • Have 1 year previous experience working in a residential setting with young people
  • Have flexibility in the roles undertaken
  • Have strong communication skills
  • Register under the PVG scheme
  • Full driving licence
  • Obtained, or working towards SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent desirable

Nice to have

Obtained, or working towards SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent desirable

What we offer

  • Competitive rates
  • Keep your skills sharp working across multiple services
  • Flexible working schedule
  • Permanent placement
  • Unlimited friend referral bonuses
  • Extensive training in industry standard courses supported by online learning
  • Help with SSSC registration
  • Employee discount app
  • Support from within the team and a dedicated Randstad consultant
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