Residential Childcare Worker — 2 On/4 Off with Sleep‑Ins

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

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Flexible shifts

Paid induction

Company pension

Career development

Exclusive discounts

24/7 support

Hardship grants

Job summary

Annie's Cottage in Dumfries, part of CareTech, is looking for caring individuals to support vulnerable young people. You will help with morning routines, school preparation, meals, activities, and provide consistent, nurturing care for children who have experienced trauma.

With a 2 on/4 off shift pattern including overnight sleep-ins, you will build trusting relationships, document progress in care records, and work with a supportive team committed to safeguarding and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people or families.
• Willingness to obtain safeguarding checks (PVG) and related clearances.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and school/college preparation, meals, and activities.
• Provide nurturing, therapeutic care to children who have experienced trauma.
• Build trusting relationships to support positive outcomes.
• Maintain essential records and use an electronic care recording system.
• Create a warm, homely environment and assist with light housework when appropriate.
• Plan and participate in activities, outings, and creative projects.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Family support experience

Willing to work sleep-ins

Tools

Electronic care recording system

Job description

Annie's Cottage in Dumfries, part of CareTech, is looking for caring individuals to support vulnerable young people. You will help with morning routines, school preparation, meals, activities, and provide consistent, nurturing care for children who have experienced trauma.

With a 2 on/4 off shift pattern including overnight sleep-ins, you will build trusting relationships, document progress in care records, and work with a supportive team committed to safeguarding and positive outcomes.