Are you ready for a role that truly makes a difference?
Our client, a dedicated specialist in youth residential services, is looking for a resilient and compassionate leader to join their team in Fife. This is more than just a career move; it is an invitation to help shape the futures of young people by providing a safe, valued, and supported environment. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or a natural mentor from a related field like education or youth work, this role offers the platform to start something amazing.
The Best Bit? A Rewarding Career Path.With a competitive starting salary and significant additional earning potential through sleep-in shifts, this role is designed to reward your dedication. You will benefit from a structured, full-time contract and a comprehensive induction program to ensure you hit the ground running.
Financial Rewards: Competitive base pay plus over £8,000 extra per year based on standard sleep-in rotations.
Joining Incentives: A generous £500 welcome bonus to kickstart your journey.
Total Support: Access to 24/7 helplines and hardship grants to ensure your well-being is always a priority.
Professional Growth: Specialist training and clear pathways for career development within the organisation.
Referral Perks: An unlimited £1,000 "Refer a Friend" scheme.
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this senior position, you will be the cornerstone of a "whole approach" care model, guiding young people through pivotal stages of their lives. You will balance the administrative essentials of high-quality care with the daily interactions that build lasting trust.
Foster a warm, homely atmosphere within the residence through shared activities and light housekeeping.
Lead daily routines, from educational preparation to meal times and creative projects.
Build deep, meaningful relationships that provide emotional stability for those in your care
Maintain meticulous records to ensure every young person receives the best possible support.
Act as a safe space for expression, helping young people manage both their breakthroughs and their challenges.
What We Need From You
Our client values character and passion as much as prior experience. They are looking for an encourager who is focused on achieving positive outcomes for others.
Experience: Backgrounds in healthcare, social care, SEN, or community services are highly valued, though full training is provided for the right candidate.
Licence: A full manual UK driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.
Compliance: Successful candidates must pass an enhanced PVG check and provide a comprehensive two-year reference history.
Availability: Ability to commit to a 37.5-hour weekly schedule including the required sleep-in shifts.
Attributes: You must be patient, a great listener, and dedicated to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Don't delay - the children's services sector moves fast and so do we. Join a team where every moment helps a young person feel safe and valued.
Apply now and take the next step in your professional journey.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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