Residential Childcare Worker

Job Title: Residential Childcare Worker

Location: Airdrie

Pay Rate: Up to £20 per hour

Inspire Change: Dedicated Childcare Practitioner in Airdrie

Join a forward-thinking care organisation committed to transforming residential youth care in North Lanarkshire. Operating in Airdrie, our client provides therapeutic, trauma-informed environments for young people requiring structured support. They are seeking dedicated professionals ready to deliver consistent, compassionate guidance during crucial developmental stages.

Why Join Us?

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• Competitive Earning Potential: Excellent pay rates reaching up to £20 per hour.
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• Flexible Shift Booking: Total autonomy to pick shifts via a modern scheduling application.
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• Skill Expansion: Funded access to recognised industry training programmes.
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• SSSC Assistance: Comprehensive support managing your ongoing registration requirements.
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• Exclusive Benefits: Employee discount portal and unlimited "Refer a Friend" incentives.
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• Fast-Track Hiring: Efficient compliance clearance leading to immediate start options.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Deliver consistent, 24-hour therapeutic support across varied shift routines.
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• Assist service users in working through complex emotional, social, and behavioural challenges.
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• Encourage independence through regular community access, sports, and educational routines.
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• Protect service user welfare by upholding strict safeguarding and boundary standards.
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• Work in harmony with existing residential teams to maintain stability and safety.
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Applicant Profile

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• Background in residential childcare or young person support settings is required.
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• Current PVG scheme clearance.
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• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children & Young People) highly desirable.
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• UK driving licence preferred for community transport.
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• Exceptional crisis resolution capabilities and active listening skills.
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Alternative Titles & Transferable Backgrounds Suitable for professionals with backgrounds as a Youth Mentor, Family Support Practitioner, Residential Worker, or Complex Needs Assistant.

How to Apply Don't wait to secure a role where you truly matter. Apply today for a confidential discussion, or call our expert consultancy team on .

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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