Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Role Description

Senior Residential Childcare Worker / Team Leader 

Dunscore, Dumfries. DG2. 37.5 hours per week

Shift pattern is 2 on/4 off and includes overnight sleep-ins at the service. 
Your rota is set 12 months in advance, so you know exactly when you will be working.

£37,350 to £38,325 per year (includes base salary + estimated sleep-in allowances)

Base Salary: £29,250 (Unqualified) to £30,225 (Qualified)
Plus £67.50 per sleep-in. Based on a standard 10 sleep-ins per month, you will top up your earnings by £8,100 annually.

A full UK driving licence is required.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role either now or in the future and we cannot support applications without a minimum of 12 months remaining on a current work visa.

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At ACAD this isn't just a job, it's a real chance to help shape the future of a vulnerable young person. Every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued, supported and seen.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or a TV show or encouragement during a tough moment, all these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters and how you are making a difference.

What will you do?

As a senior member of our support staff you will not only support our young people with their daily routines, getting them ready for school, or college in the mornings, making sure homework is done ready for the next day, coming together at meal times, planning activities and encouraging hobbies and healthy pastimes. You will provide consistent, nurturing, and therapeutic care to our children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity, building trusting relationships, supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes, but you will also support your team. Ensuring you oversee the safe running of the shift and that the children and staff are supported throughout.  To do this the right way, we'll need you to...

• Help create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping when the children are out/engaged
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support, break down those barriers
• Day shifts with overnight sleep-ins so you will be away from your own home for 2 days/nights at a time
• Ensure the smooth running of the shift, supporting your team and our children
• Plan and join in with fun activities, trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects and hobbies
• Be the first point of contact for your team and ensure management is kept up to date with related matters
• Keep positive, even on challenging days - staying positive on a tough day is a win for both sides
• Keep essential records up to date to ensure the best possible care and share ideas with your team mates
• You must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately - we will train you

Where will you be based?

Annie's is a beautiful 3 bed residential home in Dumfries, which is registered to support 3 young people. We focus on activities that promote the health and wellbeing of our young people, guiding them through the next stages in their life and being a safe space for them to express themselves and grow.

Who are you?

You’ll need to be warm, patient, a great listener and be focused on achieving outcomes for others whilst taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better. We need people who can evidence skills, knowledge and experiences to support young people who have been affected by trauma and may present or express their needs through emotional, social or behavioural distress.

Previous experience of working with children/young people in a similar role is required. You should be comfortable with supervising staff to ensure all care provided is of the highest standard. There will be an aspect of personal care involved in the role at this service.

Why join us?

• £500 Welcome bonus
• £1000 Refer a Friend bonus
• Flexible shift pattern of 2 on 4 off 
• Fully paid induction
• Company pension scheme
• Staff wellness scheme
• Career development with specialist training
• Exclusive discounts at major retailers.
• 24/7 support helpline
• Hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation

Your Next Step

Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon, simple as that!

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, where every second counts!

Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass a PVG check and provide references covering the past two years and all previous roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.