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Residential Childcare Worker
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 15 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Cumnock, East Ayrshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Residential Childcare Worker (Part-Time)
Hours: 24 hours per week (3 shifts per week – Early and Late shifts)
Location: Cumnock, East Ayrshire
Salary: £15p/h PAYE
Are you a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs?
We are currently seeking a Residential Childcare Workers to join one of our clients caring and committed team. You will work 24 hours per week, over 3 shifts, with a combination of early and late shifts. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the young people in their care.
About the Role:
As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people who have high and complex needs, including:
* Personal care support
* Non-verbal communication needs
* Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
* Challenging behaviour
You will be part of a nurturing, structured environment where your support can help each young person to feel safe, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide day-to-day care, guidance, and support tailored to each young person’s needs
* Support with personal care routines in a respectful and dignified manner
* De-escalate challenging behaviours using trained approaches and maintain a calm, consistent presence
* Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to support individual care plans
* Promote independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion
Requirements:
* Experience working with young people with high needs is desirable
* Understanding of autism, non-verbal communication, and behavioural challenges
* Strong emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
* Flexibility to work across early or late shifts as required
If you have the passion and drive to support young people in achieving their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
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