Residential Childcare Worker
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  • Scotland,Midlothian
  • full-time
  • £30,000 - £37,000 per annum
Job Description:
Do you have a passion for supporting young people to overcome life’s challenges and reach their full potential?
We are seeking dedicated Children’s Residential Practitioners to join a highly regarded and forward-thinking children’s residential provider in East Lothian. In this role, you will help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can build life skills, grow in confidence, and develop resilience.
Shift Patterns Available:
*Full-Time (3 x 24-Hour Rotations)
*Part-Time (12-Hour Day Shifts)
*Part-Time (6-Hour Split Shifts)
Benefits:
*£30,772 - £37,021 including sleepover allowance
*Sleepover Benefit
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Enhanced Annual Leave
*Career progression opportunities
*CALM theory and practical training
*Access to a range of specialist online training
*Free meals on shift
*Pension Scheme
*Company vehicle to use on shift
Responsibilities:
*Working with Children and Young People who have a range of support needs - emotional, behavioural difficulties, family breakdown, disabilities
*Support children in managing their behaviour, offering guidance and techniques to handle emotional outbursts or difficult situations.
*Encourage participation in hobbies and interests to develop social and life skills.
*Encourage and assist with educational activities and attendance at school or other educational settings
*Follow and contribute to individual care plans for each child, ensuring that the child’s needs and preferences are respected.
*Work as part of a team of care staff, sharing information and providing support to colleagues.
*Offer emotional stability and support to children who may be struggling with their past experiences
To be considered for the Residential Practitioner role, ideally you will have:
*HNC/SVQ Children & Young People or equivalent - Desirable
*Open to speaking with candidates who have over 1-2 years children’s residential or similar experience of working with Children and Young People
*Clean Driving License
*Able to work unsocial hours including weekends (rota basis)
Have you ever dreamed of a role where you can make a real difference in a young person’s life? If so, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for… Please apply today….Or more information or confidential discussion please get in touch - Rebecca - or call .
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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