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Senior Residential Childcare Worker
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Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Location: Dunscore
Pay: £28,645.50 to £29,464.50
PLUS £67.50 per sleep-in, expect 10 sleeps per month gives an additional £8000+ over the year
Extraordinary Days Every Day
Are you ready for a role that truly makes a difference? If so, apply today and make this year the start of something amazing.
We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services
At ACAD, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Senior Support Worker, based within Castle Douglas, every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.
A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - 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.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Support Worker, you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.
Where You’ll Do It
Torrs is made up of 5 individual homes, which are registered to support 9 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.
Who You Are
Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.
No prior experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training.
Why Join Us?
£500 Welcome Bonus
£1000 Refer a Friend Bonus
Full-time contract + Paid Induction
Free PVG check + Ongoing Training
Career development with specialist training:
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Attachment & Trauma
Relax Kids & more
Your Next Step
This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.
Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!
New staff 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. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.
Safeguarding Statement
CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. xcunqrw All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
- Location:
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- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Healthcare And Medical
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