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Competitive Rates. Extra Shifts available
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? If the answer is YES, then read on!
Randstad is looking for passionate Residential Childcare Workers to join an expert team in an award-winning service near Dundee.
About the Service
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).
Why Join Randstad?
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.
Shift TypePatternTimesPay RateDay ShiftsOne day on, two days off07:30 - 22:45£18.76 PAYE RU per hourNight ShiftsFive nights on, five nights off22:00 - 08:00£21.32 PAYE RU per hourAdditional Benefits:
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.
A Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For:
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.
Minimum Requirements to Apply
To be successful in your application, you must meet the following criteria:
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.
Does this sound like you?
Apply now and a dedicated Randstad consultant will get in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity!
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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