Residential Childcare Worker

Do you possess the heart and resilience to transform the lives of vulnerable children?

If you are a compassionate individual seeking a career where every day offers the chance to shape a brighter future, we want to hear from you.

Our client is a dedicated provider of residential services in Dumfries, specialising in high-quality care for young people navigating social and emotional challenges. They focus on creating safe, nurturing environments where health and wellbeing are the priority, guiding residents through vital life stages with patience and empathy.

The Best Bit? Impact and Reward. With a comprehensive salary package exceeding £34,000 per annum (inclusive of regular sleep-in allowances), you can build a stable, rewarding career while making a tangible difference.

• Competitive Earnings: Starting salary of up to £26,000, plus an additional £8,000+ per year through regular sleep-in shifts.
• Total Stability: Secure a full-time, permanent position with a consistent 37.5-hour weekly schedule.
• Expert Support: Access to industry-leading induction programmes and continuous professional development to keep your skills sharp.
• Growth: Whether you come from education, healthcare, or another transferable background, our client provides the training needed to become a specialist in the sector.
• Meaningful Work: Experience "extraordinary days" where small interactions - like shared meals or activities - build life-changing trust.

• Provide high-standard, 24-hour care within a warm, domestic setting.
• Support young people through daily routines, including school preparation and meal times.
• Foster independence by planning engaging community activities, from creative projects to outdoor trips.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries while building strong, supportive relationships.
• Collaborate with a passionate team to ensure a safe, nurturing, and clean environment.
• Work a consistent rota that includes essential sleep-in shifts to ensure continuity of care.

• Character: A patient, warm, and proactive "can-do" attitude is essential.
• Registration: Must be willing to join the PVG scheme to ensure the highest safeguarding standards.
• Commitment: The ability to work flexibly, including sleep-ins, to support the needs of the service users.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and encourage young people through tough moments.

Don't delay - the children's services sector moves fast and so do we.

Apply now and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch for an informal discussion regarding this Dumfries-based opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about how to transition your skills into residential childcare, contact our team today.

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,critical thinking,emotional intelligence,empathy,handling medication,non-judgemental,passionate,patience,tolerance,understanding

qualifications

college

education

SVQ