Residential Childcare Worker

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and compassionate Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to join our residential team. If you are a natural leader who is passionate about making a genuine difference in young lives, we want to hear from you.

As a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner, you will be the driving force on the floor, supporting the House Manager in the efficient operational and day-to-day running of our residential home. You will split your time between delivering outstanding, direct care to our children and young people and managing, motivating, and supervising a dedicated team of Residential Child Care Practitioners. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to take the next step in their career, build their leadership skills, and work toward their SVQ 4.

• Supervise & Support: Manage and monitor the daily work of Residential Child Care Practitioners, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently met.

• Rota & Shift Management: Maintain staff rotas to ensure sufficient coverage in line with registration requirements.

• Be a Role Model: Act as an exemplary professional role model to both staff and young people, promoting a positive, collaborative team culture.

• Step Up: Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service in the absence of the House Manager.

• Promote Well-being: Ensure care meets the aims of each young person's Child's Plan, utilising GIRFEC principles and SHANARRI indicators.

• Community Integration: Encourage and support young people to participate in socially valued community activities.

• Education Advocacy: Ensure young people attend educational facilities, supporting the Alternative Curriculum and Curriculum Enrichment initiatives.

• Safeguarding: Safeguard and protect the welfare of our young people at all times.

• Assist the House Manager with allocated budgets, administrative tasks, and compliance with company financial policies.

• Ensure the safety of all children, staff, and visitors by proactively managing risks and reporting hazards.

• Participate in the on-call rota and respond to emergency situations outside normal shift hours when necessary.

• Experience: Proven experience in residential child care, with a track record of motivating, supporting, and supervising colleagues.

• Knowledge: An excellent understanding of Health and Social Care Standards, GIRFEC principles, and SHANARRI indicators.

• Qualifications & Professional Development:

  • A willingness to work towards and complete SVQ 4.

  • Commitment to maintaining SSSC registration requirements and participating in monthly CALM refreshers.

• Skills: Exceptional communication, strong report-writing skills (for monthly reports and care plans), and robust crisis-management abilities.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work shifts, undertake on-call duties, and support other services in times of crisis.

• A supportive, collaborative work environment where your voice is heard.

• Clear pathways for professional development, including fully supported training toward your SVQ 4.

• The opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of young people.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding senior role and help shape the future of our young people, we would love to meet you. Send your CV to or call [phone removed]

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,can work as an individual or part of a team,handling medication