Residential Childcare Practitioner

CareTech; Dunscore; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

Refer a Friend Bonus

Paid Induction

Career Development

Support Helpline

Foundation Grants

Job summary

CareTech in Dunscore is seeking a Residential Childcare Practitioner to support six young people in a warm, caring home. You will help with daily routines, school prep, meals, and activities, while building trusted relationships and maintaining records.

Requirements include a full UK driving licence; training will be provided and sponsorship is not available. Enjoy benefits like welcome and referral bonuses, paid induction, and ongoing specialist training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines (getting ready for school, meals, activities).
• Create a warm, homely environment with light housekeeping.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join activities (trips to park, movie nights, creative projects).
• Keep essential records to ensure best possible care.

Skills

Warmth

Active listening

Encouragement

Patience

Job description

Residential Childcare Practitioner

Date posted: 27 July 2026

Ref:SYS-26784

Role: Residential Childcare Worker

Location: Dunscore

Shifts: 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 residential 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.

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
• 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.