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Caretech; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus

Full-time contract

Paid induction

Career development

Support helpline

CareTech Foundation grants

Job summary

ACAD in Castle Douglas is seeking a residential support worker to assist young people with daily routines, school preparation, meals, and activities. You will help create a warm home environment and build meaningful relationships while documenting care using an electronic system.

No prior experience is required; training is provided, and the role offers a full-time contract with development opportunities. A UK driving licence is necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient and a great listener, focused on outcomes for others.
• No formal experience required; training provided.
• Ability to use an electronic care recording system daily.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines and school prep.
• Foster a warm, homely environment and light housekeeping.
• Plan activities and join trips like park visits or movie nights.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Use the electronic care recording system to update records.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Active listening

Care recording system

Tools

Electronic care recording system

Job description

Pay:£26,227 to £30,160 plus £67.50 per sleep-in, expect 10 sleeps per month = an additional £8000 + over the year - OTE £38,160

A Full UK driving license is needed for this role and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships for this vacancy.

Extraordinary Days Every Day

Are you ready for a role that truly makes a difference?

We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services.

At ACAD, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a support worker, based within Castle Douglas, every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do

As a residential support worker, you will support young people with their daily routines, getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care
• Must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately.

Where You’ll Do It

Torrs is made up of 5 individual homes, which are registered to support 9 young people. We focus on activities that promote the health and wellbeing of our young people, guiding them through the next stages in their life and being a safe space for them to express themselves.

Who You Are

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager, focused on achieving outcomes for others.

No prior experience? No problem. If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training.

Why Join Us?

• £1000 Refer a Friend Bonus
• Full-time contract + Paid Induction
• Career development with specialist training
• 24/7 support helpline
• Hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation.

Your Next Step

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.