Position: Residential Childcare Practitioner
Location: Auchterarder area, Perthshire
Pay Rates: £14.08ph - £19.50ph
Hours: Flexible shift options with the opportunity to pick up as close to full-time hours as you want
About the Role
We are seeking compassionate and experienced Residential Childcare Practitioners to join a dedicated children's residential service located in the Auchterarder area. In this role, you will provide vital daily care, guidance, and a nurturing environment for children and young people with additional support needs.
Key Responsibilities
-Deliver person-centred, trauma-informed care and routine support to children and young people within the home.
-Support young people with additional support needs to access activities, develop life skills, and thrive in a safe, structured setting.
-Maintain professional boundaries, positive relationships, and accurate daily shift logs and handovers.
Candidate Requirements
-Experience: Minimum of 6 months prior experience in children's residential or secure care settings (essential).
-Specialist Knowledge: Demonstrated experience supporting children with additional support needs (essential).
-Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence is strongly preferred due to the remote setting of the service.
How to Apply
If you meet the experience criteria and are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people in residential care, please email with your updated CV to discuss immediate registration and shift availability!
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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