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Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

RandstadDalkeith, Midlothian, United Kingdom
22 hours ago
Salary
£35,972.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Make a Real Difference : Join Our Award-Winning Team!

Our client is a leading childcare provider in Scotland, and is seeking passionate Senior Residential Care Workers to join their expanding team. They've won multiple awards for their exceptional care, including Best Care Home Group in the UK (2022 & 2023), and they're committed to creating a supportive and therapeutic environment for the young people in our care.

Why Choose Horizons?

  • Competitive Pay : £14.25 - £17.00 per hour. Experienced and qualified (HNC / SVQ 3) staff earn a minimum of £15 per hour (approx. £35,972 annually including sleepover allowance).
  • Rewarding Work : Make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
  • Excellent Benefits : Enhanced annual leave, employee assistance program, free meals on shift, pension scheme, company vehicle for work use, referral and attendance bonuses, and more!
  • Career Growth : Dedicated learning and development programs, including CALM theory and practical training, access to specialist online training, and opportunities for advancement.
  • Supportive Environment : They maintain a 1 : 1 staffing ratio (10 am - 10 pm) to ensure our staff have the resources they need.

About the Role :

You'll be part of a dedicated team providing person-centered care to young people with diverse needs. Responsibilities include supporting their emotional, social, and physical well-being.

Shift Patterns :

  • Full-time : 24-hour shifts (including 8-hour sleepover) on a 9-week rolling rota (3 days on, 3 days off).
  • Part-time : 12-hour shifts (10 am - 10 pm) or 6-hour shifts (10 am - 4 pm / 4 pm - 10 pm).

    • What We're Looking For :

  • Experience in residential childcare (preferred).
  • HNC / SVQ 3 qualification or working towards it.
  • Clean driving license (preferred).
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
  • A passion for making a difference!

    • Locations : Corstorphine (Edinburgh), Fauldhouse (Bathgate), Gorebridge.

    Apply Today! Join our award-winning team and help us make a positive impact on young people's lives.

    Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

    Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

    experience

    Children services

    skills

    be able to manage challenging situations

    qualifications

    college

    education