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Posted 07 August, 2026

Residential Childcare Worker

Randstad Care
Inverness-shire, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Residential Childcare Practitioner

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Location: Inverness

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Pay Rate: Up to £22 per hour

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Shape Brighter Futures: Specialist Care Roles in Inverness

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Make a genuine impression where it matters most. A respected Highlands care provider is inviting compassionate Residential Childcare Practitioners to join its high-performing care network in Inverness. You will be instrumental in delivering trauma-informed residential care, helping local youth overcome adversity within a secure, home-from-home environment.

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Key Benefits

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  • Exceptional Hourly Rates: Earn up to £22 per hour for your dedication and skill.
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  • Tailored Working Hours: Select shifts that suit your lifestyle using a modern digital booking tool.
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  • Career Enhancement: Regular access to specialist social care training courses.
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  • SSSC Registration Assistance: Full administrative guidance for your professional registration.
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  • Perks Package: Access to retail savings platforms and lucrative referral programs.
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  • Rapid Onboarding: Swift vetting pathways to enable prompt start dates.
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Role Overview

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  • Deliver comprehensive care and emotional grounding to young residents across a shift pattern.
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  • De-escalate challenging situations using trauma-informed approaches and active listening.
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  • Accompany young people to appointments, educational placements, and outdoor pursuits across the region.
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  • Ensure detailed, accurate record-keeping in accordance with Scottish care regulations.
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  • Foster a therapeutic team environment designed to promote stability and healing.
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Essential Requirements

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  • Prior professional experience in a residential facility supporting young people.
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  • PVG membership for working with vulnerable groups.
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  • SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People) preferred.
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  • Full UK driving licence (essential due to regional travel).
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  • Warm, adaptable personality with robust boundary-setting capabilities.
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Alternative Titles & Transferable Backgrounds This position matches skills from sectors such as Community Outreach Work, Young Person Support, Residential Care, and Special Needs Education.

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How to Apply Start a rewarding new chapter in Inverness. Apply today for a confidential consultation or call our specialist recruitment specialists on .

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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.

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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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