Sessional Residential Childcare Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Newtonmore; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in the Scottish Highlands is seeking a Residential Childcare Practitioner to support young people in a home setting on sessional hours. You’ll help with daily routines, school prep, meals, and plan activities, contributing to a warm, safe environment.

No prior experience is required—training is provided. A full UK driving licence is required, and the role emphasizes building trust, recording essential care details, and supporting outcomes for each young person.

Qualifications

• No prior experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Role: Residential Childcare Practitioner - Sessional Hours

Location: Newtonmore

Salary: - £13.45 per hour plus £67.50 per sleep

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

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.