Assistant House Manager - 485497

Ochil Tower School; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

7 weeks annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity leave

Workplace pension scheme

Casual dress

Job summary

Ochil Tower School seeks a resilient, empathetic individual to support pupils in a residential setting in Scotland. The role involves leading care teams, supervising residential workers, and maintaining a caring, person-centred approach.

The post requires SVQ 3 Social Services and registration with the SSSC, with a 42.25-hour weekly rota and a salary between £34,119.41 and £37,261.12 depending on qualifications, excluding sleepover shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 (or equivalent).
• Experience in residential care settings is desirable.
• Ability to lead, support and supervise residential care workers and care routines.

Responsibilities

• Support the House Manager by providing leadership, care and support to all pupils in the house.
• Assist with supervision of residential care workers.
• Demonstrate empathy, flexibility and reflective practice in daily routines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexible work approach

Open, honest and flexible

Sense of humour

Outdoor activities participation

Empathic and non-judgemental

Strong work ethic

Reflective practice

Genuine interest in working with young

Organised and multitasking

Reflective practitioner

Uphold school values

Eligibility to work in UK

Commuting distance resident

Own transport

Education

SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7

SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 9

BA (Hons) Social Work

HNC Social Care

Registration with Scottish Social Services Council requirements

Job description

**We do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role**

About Us

Ochil Tower School offers a unique, person-centred approach to caring for and educating children and young people with complex additional support needs. Based on a picturesque seven-acre campus, we are a non-denominational residential school for children and young people aged 8 to 18. Our 52-week provision provides consistency, stability, and opportunity for learning throughout the year.

The school is part of the Camphill Community which comprises 11 different Camphill sites in Scotland. Camphill is an international movement. Inspired by the work of Rudolph Steiner, it was founded by a group of Austrian refugees in Aberdeen at the start of WW2. At this time people with any form of learning disability were often excluded from many aspects of society in general and education in particular. Camphill took a different view and created the first Camphill school to care for and educate children with special needs. It is now a global ideology and movement.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a resilient, positive and empathic individual with experience in working with young people with learning disabilities, social, emotional or behavioural issues. The post holder will support the House Manager by providing leadership, care and support to all the pupils in the house and assisting with the support and supervision of residential care workers.

The post holder will have an SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 (or equivalent) and will be registered with the SSSC.

What We Offer

• 42.25 hours per week on average on a 2 week rolling rota (rota below)
• £34,119.41 - £37,261.12 annual salary (DOE & qualifications) excluding sleepover shifts
• Contractual sleepover shifts at £65 per shift
• 7 weeks annual leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to develop professional skills and knowledge
• Workplace pension scheme
• Casual dress

Rota Pattern

Week 1:

• Monday - 7.30 to 20.30
• Tuesday - 7.30 to 14.00
• Wednesday - Off
• Thursday - Off
• Friday - 14.00 to 20.30
• Saturday - 7.30 to 20.30
• Sunday - 7.30 to 20.30

Week 2:

• Monday - Off
• Tuesday - 14.30 to 20.30
• Wednesday - 7.30 to 20.30
• Thursday - 7.30 to 20.30
• Friday - Off
• Saturday - Off
• Sunday - Off

Other Person Essential Specs

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible work approach so as meet with the needs of the children, care team and wider school community
• Open, honest and flexible in your approach
• Sense of humour
• Must be physically able to take part in outdoor activities (hill walking, cycling, sports, etc)
• Empathic and non‑judgemental (treat everyone fairly and as an individual)
• Strong work ethic
• Able to engage in reflective practice
• A genuine interest in working with young people
• To be organised, efficient and have the ability to multitask and prioritise in what is a busy and fast moving environment
• Reflective practitioner
• Uphold and maintain the values of Ochil Tower School
• Must have eligibility to work full‑time in the UK
• Must live in a commuting distance from Ochil Tower School
• Must have own mode of transport

Desirable Person Specs

• SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 9 (must be willing to work towards this)
• BA (Hons) Social Work (or equivalent)
• HNC Social Care
• A qualification that satisfies full registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Knowledge of Social Pedagogy
• Experience working in a residential setting
• Leisure or Recreational skills