Residential Childcare Worker

Are you looking to take control of your work-life balance while making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? If you hold a full UK manual driving licence and possess a passion for therapeutic care, a Randstad is offering flexible shift opportunities across the region.

What's in it for you?

* Competitive Pay Structure: Earn up to £21.32 per hour for day shifts

* Complete Schedule Control: Enjoy true flexibility around your personal commitments with zero-hour coverage options.

* Comprehensive Healthcare: Gain access to a cashback health scheme through Medicash covering optical, dental, 24/7 GP access, and wellbeing support.

* Paid Annual Leave: Accrue holiday pay on every hour worked (pro-rata based on a 28-day full-time equivalent).

* Professional Rewards: Benefit from a £400 referral incentive, covered disclosure update costs, and paid professional membership fees.

* Perks & Savings: Enjoy free meals during shifts and access to exclusive Blue Light Card retail discounts.

* Internal Growth: Full access to specialist therapeutic parenting training and internal career progression routes.

Your Role and Responsibilities

* Deliver nurturing, high-standard daily care to children aged 8 to 18, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.

* Protect young people by maintaining robust safeguarding standards and non-judgmental professional boundaries.

* Support education, prepare nutritious meals, handle home maintenance tasks, and organize enjoyable recreational activities.

* Travel between residential settings within the local area using dedicated site vehicles.

* Work collaboratively with established home teams, picking up flexible day shifts or 24-hour patterns involving sleepovers.

Essential Criteria

* Licence: Must hold a full, valid UK manual driving licence.

* Values: A patient, resilient, and active listener dedicated to forming strong, supportive connections.

* Skills: Proficient in written and verbal communication alongside foundational IT skills using Microsoft applications.

* Compliance: Willingness to undergo background checks and register with relevant regulatory schemes (costs fully funded).

Desirable Experience

* Prior background in a children's or young adults' residential setting (1 year highly preferred).

* Hold or be willing to work towards an SVQ Level 3 / SCQF Level 7 in Children and Young People's Residential Care (or English equivalent).

* Familiarity with regulatory standards set by bodies such as the SSSC or Ofsted.

Transferable Skills & Alternative Titles

This position may also suit individuals with experience as a Youth Support Worker, Children's Support Practitioner, Residential Care Officer, Trainee Social Care Assistant, or Community Care Assistant.

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,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team,caring

qualifications

high school,college

education

SVQ