Residential Childcare Practitioner

Cambian Group Plc; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus £500

Refer a Friend £1,000

Full-time contract

Paid Induction

Career development training

24/7 support helpline

CareTech Foundation hardship grants

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Castle Douglas is recruiting for a Residential Childcare Worker to support young people in five homes. You will help with daily routines, school prep, meals, and activity planning, building trust and providing emotional support.

No prior experience is required as training is provided, and a full UK driving licence is required. Salary is £26,227 to £30,160 plus £67.50 per sleep-in, with approx. 10 sleeps per month (£8,000) and OTE around £38,160.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Full UK driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines and getting ready for school.
• Prepare meals and plan activities.
• Maintain records using an electronic care recording system.

Skills

Warmth

Patience

Active listening

Encouragement

Job description

Role: Residential Childcare Worker

Location: Castle Douglas

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?

• £500 Welcome Bonus
• £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.

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.