Residential Childcare Worker

Caretech; Newtonmore; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

Refer a Friend Bonus

Induction Training

24/7 Support Helpline

Job summary

CareTech is hiring a Residential Childcare Worker in Newtonmore, Scotland. You will work on a 2 on 4 off shift with sleep-ins at the service, earning £34,327–£36,375 per year (includes base plus sleep-ins). Base salary ranges £26,227–£28,275 with £67.50 per sleep-in, and annual top-ups from approx.

10 sleep-ins per month adding about £8,100. A full UK manual driving licence is required; sponsorship cannot be offered.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• PVG/DBS check required.
• Experience in education, youth work, childcare, healthcare or social care is welcome but not mandatory.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines, getting ready for school, meal prep and planning activities.
• Create a warm, homely environment by assisting with light housekeeping.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join activities like trips, games and creative projects.
• Keep essential records to ensure high-quality care.

Job description

Role: Residential Childcare Worker Location: Newtonmore with a 2 on 4 off shift pattern, which includes overnight sleep-ins at the service.

Pay: £34,327 to £36,375 per year (includes base salary + sleep-in allowances) Base Salary: £26,227 (Unqualified) to £28,275 (Qualified), plus £67.50 per sleep-in.

Based on approximately 10 sleep-ins per month, you will top up your earnings by £8,100 annually.

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

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, 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 Atha Mor is a beautiful, welcoming home based in the Scottish highlands- sitting on a lot of land ensuring our young people have a safe space to live and thrive.

We are registered to support 4 young people who may be effected by learning disabilities and or complex behaviours.

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 a fully 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.

Join us and be part of something meaningful.

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.

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