Residential Childcare Practitioner

Cambian Group Plc; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 26,227 - 26,617; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Welcome Bonus

£1000 Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is seeking a Residential Childcare Worker for Wallace Hall in Dunscore. You will support young people with daily routines, from getting ready for school to planning activities, in a warm, home-like environment.

Shifts are 2 on and 4 off with overnight sleep-ins. A full UK driving licence is required. Welcome bonuses and ongoing training support are offered. This role emphasizes safeguarding and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient and a great listener who can encourage others.
• Experience in care settings is welcome but not required.
• Ability to use digital systems to document care records daily.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines (school prep, meals).
• Create a warm, homely environment with light housekeeping.
• Plan and join activities (trips, movie nights, creative projects).
• Keep essential care records and update electronic care systems daily.
• Be comfortable using electronic care recording system; training provided.

Skills

Warm

Patient

Great listener

Encourager

Digital records

Tools

Clearcare

Job description

Role: Residential Childcare Worker

Location: Dunscore

Shifts are 2 on & 4 off with overnight sleep-ins.

Pay: £26,227- £26,617 PLUS £67.50 per sleep-in, expect 10 sleeps per month gives an additional £8000+ over the year = OTE£34,617

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

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, such as 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.
• 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. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

Where You’ll Do It

Wallace Hall is a beautiful home in Dunscore, that is registered to support 6 young people. Our home is made up of 'The Main house' and 'The Annexe' with beautiful grounds for the young people to enjoy.

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 and 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.