senior residential childcare practitioner.

Salary: £28,645.50 - £29,464.50 per annum + £67.50 per sleep-in (~10 sleeps per month, offering £8,000+ extra annually)

Location: Dumfries

Are you dedicated to helping young individuals achieve positive outcomes and thrive in a safe, supportive environment?

An established children's care provider in Dumfries is seeking a passionate Practitioner to join a dedicated team in a beautiful three-bed residential setting. This role is focused on guiding young people through key development stages, encouraging independence, and offering stability to help them build bright futures.

• Generous Financial Incentives: £500 welcome bonus upon joining, plus a £1,000 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Optimal Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a structured, predictable 2 days on, 4 days off shift rotation.
• Financial & Wellbeing Security: Full-time contract with paid induction, high-street retail discounts, confidential 24/7 welfare helpline, and access to hardship grants.
• Career Advancement: Access specialized qualifications and tailored continuous professional development.

• Support Daily Living: Guide young residents through daily routines, school preparation, meal times, and domestic upkeep to create a warm, homely atmosphere.
• Relationship Building: Establish strong, trusting connections and deliver emotional support tailored to individual needs.
• Plan Engaging Activities: Coordinate and lead hobbies, movie nights, park visits, and creative projects that enhance health and wellbeing.
• Digital Record Keeping: Maintain accurate observational records using electronic care planning software (such as Clearcare; full system training is provided).

• Core Traits: Warmth, patience, excellent active listening skills, and a strong drive to empower others.
• Background: Prior residential care experience is welcomed but not mandatory-full industry-standard training is provided. Applicants with transferable backgrounds in education, youth work, healthcare, learning disabilities, SEN, or community services are highly encouraged to apply.
• Digital Competency: Comfort with using daily electronic care recording tools.

This position may also suit individuals with experience as a Support Worker, Youth Practitioner, Social Care Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or Community Care Officer.

The children's services sector moves fast, and we are ready to support your next career move.

Apply now with your CV to explore this opportunity in Dumfries further and feel free to contact Rosie Jones on 0131 240 0887 to discuss your application today!

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.

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