Residential Childcare Practitioner

CareTech Group Dumfries, Scotland May 8, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £25,643 – £26,033/year
Work Onsite
Schedule Night shift

Support Worker focuses on as a support worker you will support young people with their daily routines, such as getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

What the role involves

  • As a support worker you will support young people with their daily routines, such as getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
  • Build strong, meaningful relationships.
  • Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
  • Keeping essential records to ensure the best possible care.
  • Must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document.
  • Wallace Hall is a beautiful home in Dunscore, that is registered to support 6 young people.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant care, clinical, support, registration, DBS, or safeguarding requirements may apply.

Confirmed role details

  • Pay: £25,642.50 to £26,032.50 per annum plus £67.50 per sleep-in, expect 10 sleeps per month giving an additional £8000+ over the year.
  • A full UK Manual driving licence is required and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
  • We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community s.
  • At ACAD, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a support worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

Candidate fit

  • If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training.
  • £500 Welcome Bonus.
  • £1000 Refer a Friend Bonus.

Known job details

  • Pay: £25,642
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