Residential Childcare Practioner

Job Title: Residential Childcare Practitioner Location: Edinburgh Pay Rate: Up to £19.50 per hour

Are you a dedicated care professional ready to make a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable young people? A premier children's service provider is expanding its team in Edinburgh, offering a rare opportunity to secure a guaranteed 37-hour rota line through the summer months, with a direct pathway leading to permanent, full-time employment.

This is a position where individual effort truly matters. The successful candidate will step into a highly rewarding environment, helping young people navigate early trauma and emotional or behavioural difficulties to feel safe, supported, and fully prepared for their future.

This organisation prioritises its workforce by offering a structured summer rota line alongside an industry-leading benefits package:

• Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 37-hour weekly rota line throughout the summer, providing excellent financial stability.

• Optimised Shift Pattern: Enjoy more days off with a streamlined schedule consisting of two 12-hour shifts and one 13-hour shift per week.

• Career Progression: This seasonal position is designed with the explicit potential to transition into a permanent, full-time contract.

• Exceptional Compensation: Earn competitive pay rates of up to £22 per hour, reflecting your vital expertise.

• Professional Development: Access continuous, industry-standard training and online learning modules to keep your skills sharp.

• Registration Support: Receive dedicated assistance with your SSSC registration requirements.

• Exclusive Perks: Benefit from an employee discount scheme and an unlimited "Refer a Friend" bonus programme.

Working as part of a collaborative, committed team, the successful candidate will provide high-quality, therapeutic care across a structured shift pattern. Core responsibilities include:

• Delivering standard-setting, 24-hour care to vulnerable young people within a residential environment.

• Supporting service users dealing with complex emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties (EBD) resulting from early trauma.

• Fostering independence and confidence by accompanying young people to educational routines, school, and community activities.

• Maintaining strict clinical and professional boundaries in line with National Care Standards.

• Partnering effectively with existing team structures to cultivate a safe, nurturing, and stable environment.

To thrive in this fast-paced and deeply rewarding sector, candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Experience: A proven professional background within a residential setting working specifically with young people.

• Registration: A valid PVG registration (or a willingness to join the scheme) is essential.

• Qualifications: An SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent qualification) is highly desirable, though candidates actively working towards this will be considered.

• Licence: A full UK driving licence is preferred to facilitate community engagement.

• Attributes: Strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent adaptability, and a proactive attitude.

The children's services sector moves quickly, and talent comes from various backgrounds. This position may also suit individuals with experience as a:

• Youth Worker

• Support Practitioner

• Community Support Officer

• Residential Support Worker

• Child Support Worker

Do not delay: the social care sector moves rapidly, and this summer rota opportunity will not remain open for long.

Apply today to initiate an informal, confidential discussion about this role and take your career to the next stage. Alternatively, for further information regarding current vacancies across Scotland, contact the specialist team on [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.

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