Residential Childcare Worker

Transform Young Lives: Premium Residential Care Opportunities

Lanarkshire, Scotland

Are you driven by the desire to provide world-class support to children with complex needs?

Our client, a leading Scottish charitable provider specialising in complex disability care, is seeking dedicated professionals to join their flagship residential and respite campus. This is not just a job; it is an opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art, fully adapted facility designed to foster independence and joy for young people aged 5 to 20.

The Best Bit? A Supportive, Resource-Rich Environment. Imagine a workplace that features an on-site hydrotherapy pool, sensory suites, a cinema, and a beauty salon, all set within lush, green countryside. Whether you are facilitating structured building-based activities or accompanying residents to music and dance classes in the local community, you will be part of a team that prioritises the quality of life above all else.

What's in it for you?

• Try before you buy: This is a temporary to permanent position, you will begin working through Randstad and transition over permanently to the service!

• Competitive Earnings: A base salary of £12.60 per hour with enhanced rates for night shifts at £13.23 per hour.

• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy predictable, rolling rotas (2, 3, 4, or 6-week cycles) so you can plan your life outside of work with ease.

• Professional Investment: Benefit from a fully funded SVQ qualification, a permanent asset to your career.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes generous pension package and exclusive discounts, and a 24/7 employee assistance programme.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard, person-centred care to young people with complex disabilities.
• Assist with daily essentials including personal care, mobility, medication, and mealtimes.
• Support educational attainment by accompanying residents to school and appointments.
• Facilitate vibrant recreational experiences, from on-site sensory stories to community-based outings.
• Maintain professional standards and contribute to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
• Operate adapted vehicles to ensure residents remain connected to the wider community.

What we need from you

• Experience: A proven background and a genuine passion for working with children and young people in a care setting.
• Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is essential for this role to operate adapted service vehicles.
• Commitment: The ability to work a flexible shift pattern, including days, backshifts, or nights.
• Values: A proactive, "can-do" attitude and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Compliance: Successful candidates must be registered with, or willing to join, the PVG scheme

Ready to make a difference?

Don't delay: this specialist sector moves fast. Apply today to begin a rewarding career with a market-leading provider that values meritocracy and transparency.

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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.