Salary: £28,645.50 - £29,464.50 per annum (+ £67.50 sleep-in allowance per night, generating £8,000+ additional annual income)
Location: Dumfries
Transform Young Futures - Dedicated Residential Childcare RoleDo you possess the empathy, resilience, and commitment needed to empower vulnerable young people?
A reputable provider of therapeutic young people's care is recruiting a dedicated team member for a modern, 3-bed care facility in Dumfries. In this role, you will help create a secure, nurturing space where residents can express themselves, grow in confidence, and transition into their next steps in life.
What's in it for you?- Joining & Referral Rewards: Receive a £500 sign-on bonus alongside a £1,000 referral scheme.
- Favourable Rota: Benefit from a balanced 2-on, 4-off shift pattern.
- Fully Supported Onboarding: Permanent full-time contract including fully paid initial induction.
- Comprehensive Care & Perks: High-street discount portal, round-the-clock welfare support, hardship grants, and specialist career progression tracks.
- Promote Wellbeing: Organize regular sports, recreational outings, and wellbeing activities to promote positive mental and physical health.
- Nurture Growth: Assist children with school routines, meal prep, and personal guidance, fostering trust through day-to-day interactions.
- Maintain Standards: Keep thorough digital care logs to document child development accurately and align with regulatory care standards.
- Collaborative Care: Work alongside a supportive team to ensure a safe, structured, and homely environment.
- Personal Qualities: An encouraging approach, active listening skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.
- Experience: No formal childcare experience required; comprehensive training and professional development are fully supplied.
- Digital Skills: Readiness to confidently navigate daily electronic care reporting software (training supplied).
- Diverse Backgrounds Welcome: Experience in youth mentoring, social services, SEN support, or healthcare is advantageous.
This position may also suit individuals with experience as a Care Assistant, Residential Support Worker, Youth Mentor, Special Needs Assistant, or Healthcare Support Worker.
Ready to make a difference?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.
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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