Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner at Caretech

Caretech; Dumfries; Sur place; GBP 37 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Caretech in Dumfries is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to support young people in daily routines, school prep, meals, and activities. You will cultivate a warm home-like environment, build trusted relationships and maintain essential care records. Training is provided, and diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

The role offers a competitive salary with sleep-in allowances and a welcoming, supportive team in a purpose-built setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Empathy

Patience

Active listening

Encouragement

Description du poste

Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner – Caretech

Dumfries, SCT, GB

Full time

Pay: £37,350 to £38,325 per year (includes base salary + estimated sleep-in allowances)

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, based within Dumfries, 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

Cushathill is a beautiful, warm home nestled on the outskirts of Dumfries and Galloway. We are registered to support 4 young people. We have refurbished our home in order to provide the best facilities to support our young people, including new kitchen and open plan dining. We support children who have experienced trauma, have learning disabilities or display challenging 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
• Flexible shift pattern of 2 on 4 off
• Full-time contract and a fully paid Induction
• Career development with specialist training
• Exclusive discounts at major retailers
• 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. 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.