Job Title: Residential Childcare Worker - Scottish Highlands
Location: Various locations across the Highlands, Scotland
Company: Randstad Care
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible shifts available
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Pay: Competitive hourly rates + holiday pay
Ready for a role where you can change lives - and enjoy the beauty of the Highlands while doing it? 🏞️
Randstad Care is on the lookout for dedicated and compassionate Residential Childcare Workers to support young people in residential services across the Scottish Highlands. This is your chance to combine meaningful work with the stunning natural surroundings of one of the most peaceful and inspiring places in the UK.
🌟 What the role involves:
Supporting children and young people in their daily routines and emotional development
Creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment
Promoting independence and helping to build life skills
Responding calmly to challenging behaviour and providing stability
Engaging young people in outdoor activities and community experiences unique to Highland life
✅ What you'll need:
6+ months of experience in care, support work, or working with vulnerable children
A trauma-informed, compassionate approach
A valid PVG certificate (or willingness to apply)
Driving licence preferred (due to remote locations)
SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) is a plus
💼 What we offer:
Competitive rates of pay (with weekly pay) 💷
Flexible working patterns - full-time or part-time
Free ongoing training and development 🎓
24/7 support from a specialist consultant
Opportunities to work in some of the most scenic areas of Scotland 🌄
Whether you're local to the Highlands or looking for a rewarding relocation opportunity, this role offers purpose, variety, and the chance to truly make a difference.
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.