Residential Childcare Worker

Randstad

  • Gorebridge, Midlothian
  • £30,772-37,021 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
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 01312400887.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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