Residential Childcare Worker

Randstad Care; Bishopbriggs; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Bishopbriggs seeks an experienced Residential Child Care Worker (RCCW) to support children and young people's well-being. The role involves providing care in line with regulations, working collaboratively within a team, and developing personalized care plans. Applicants should have relevant qualifications such as an HNC in Social Care or an SVQ at Level 3 and experience in social care. This full-time position offers competitive salaries and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 20 days plus 12 public holidays

Pension scheme

Enhanced Disclosure check

Probationary period of 6 months

Qualifications

• Must have or be working towards HNC in Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in social care is essential.
• Preferably experience in residential childcare.

Responsibilities

• Promote well-being of children and support their rights.
• Supervise and support young people to reach their potential.
• Contribute to risk and needs assessments.
• Support the emotional and identity development of young people.

Skills

Team working

Interpersonal skills

Motivational skills

Time management

Planning and organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC in Social Care

SVQ in Care Level 3

Social Work Degree

Job description

The Role: Making a Difference

As an RCCW, you'll be key to promoting the well being and protection of children and young people. Your primary purpose is to provide quality care, actively promoting the rights of the children and young people as individuals.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing care and support in line with legislative, procedural, and good practice requirements and guidance
• Working effectively as part of a team supervising, monitoring, and supporting young people to reach their full potential
• Contributing to the assessment of children and young people's risks and needs through the development of care plans
• Supporting the social, emotional, and identity development of children and young people and working with them to promote their own physical and mental health needs
• Preparing, implementing, and evaluating group activities to address the offending behaviours of children and young people
• The ability to maintain confidentiality of client information is critical to this role

What We Offer: Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern, covering 7 days per week, 365 days per year (Early and Late shifts).

Annual Salary (Days)

• No qualifications or working towards an SVQ3 or HNC – £30,069
• Part qualified HNC or SVQ – £31,973
• Fully Qualified HNC & SVQ3 – £32,989
• Fully Qualified with SW Degree – £37,672

Sessional Hourly Rate: £12.80

Economic Conditions & Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 20 days plus 12 public holidays
• Pension: Automatic enrollment with Strathclyde Pension Fund
• Probationary Period: 6 months
• The role will require an Enhanced Disclosure check

Who We Are Looking For: Personal Specification

We need a team player who is self‑motivated, approachable, and can work on their own initiative.

Education/Training

• Possess or working towards the HNC in Social Care and/or an SVQ in Care at Level 3 (or Caring for Children and Young People)
• Social Work Degree

Experience

• Experience in working in social care
• Preferably in residential child care or secure care

Key Skills

• Team working, good interpersonal and motivational skills, time management, planning and organisational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You must also have the mental strength to cope with challenging situations and maintain accurate records and write reports.

Apply Today!

If you have a sound knowledge of the role, demonstrate a 'can do' approach, and have the ability to work under pressure and remain calm, we encourage you to apply.

Does this sound like the next step in your career? Want to hear more? Then apply now, send your CV to or call (phone number removed).

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Please note Randstad does not provide sponsorship.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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