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Residential Childcare Worker

Residential Childcare Worker

CareTech Group • Lockerbie, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Role: Residential Childcare Worker

Location: Lockerbie

Shifts Patterns: 2 on & 4 off with overnight sleep-ins.

Pay: £25,642.50 to £26,032.50 per annum (dep on qualification) plus £67.50 per sleep-in, you can expect approximately 10 sleeps per month giving providing circa £8,000+ over the year.

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? If so, apply today and make this year the start of something amazing.

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.
  • You must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

Where You’ll Do It

Cushathill is a warm and homely cottage, registered to support 4 young people. We are based just on the outskirts of Dumfries and Galloway. We have recently refurbished our kitchen to a more modern and suitable space. At Cushathill we focus on outdoor activities and days out as often as we can.

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.
  • £1,000 Refer a Friend bonus.
  • Full-time contract.
  • Paid Induction.
  • Career development with specialist training
  • Exclusive discounts at major retailers.
  • 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. Apply today.

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.

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