Residential Childcare Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Fully paid induction

Career development

24/7 support helpline

Hardship grants

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Cupar, Fife, is seeking a Residential Childcare Worker to support young people in Springfield House. You’ll help with daily routines, school prep, meals, and activities, while building trust and ensuring safety in a holistic, home-like environment.

We welcome applicants with and without experience. Training is provided; a full UK manual driving licence is required and sponsorship is not available. A rewarding role with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Full Manual UK driving licence required; no sponsorship.
• Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines, school prep, meals and activities.
• Create a warm, homely environment by light housekeeping.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan trips and activities such as park visits, movie nights and crafts.
• Keep essential records to ensure high-quality care.

Job description

Role: Residential Childcare Worker

Location: Cupar, Fife

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

A full Manual UK driving licence is required and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy.

Extraordinary Days Every Day

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, 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 support worker, you will support young people with their daily routines, getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities. You will also:

• 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.

Where You’ll Do It

Springfield House is made up of 2 homes with a 'whole approach' 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 and fully 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.