Residential Childcare Worker

Closeburn House; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialist education and care is offering a rewarding opportunity as a Care Assistant. The role involves supporting young individuals with daily tasks and activities, where no prior experience is needed. The position includes a competitive salary package, including bonuses for sleep-ins and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Access to mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, just a big heart and passion to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Supporting occupants with appointments, shopping, and outings.
• Completing relevant paperwork.
• Household tasks.
• Engaging occupants in activities.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Calmness

Job description

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Care Assistant Opportunity

We want our occupants to receive the best care possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Basic Salary Up to £25,984.40 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications)
• Sleep-ins paid at £45.00 per night
• ‘Journey to Management’ programme (all qualifications funded by us!)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks

Market-leading benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support

The Opportunity

No prior experience needed, just:

• A big heart and passion to make a difference
• Patience, resilience, and calmness

Your Duties

• Supporting occupants with appointments, shopping, and outings
• Completing relevant paperwork
• Household tasks
• Engaging occupants in activities

The Location

Holistic Childcare and Education includes Closeburn House and Maben House, supporting individuals aged 6-16 in Dumfries and surrounding areas.

Both homes focus on building futures through opportunities and skill development, maintaining a strong safeguarding culture.

About Us

Options Autism provides specialist education, care, and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties, adopting a person-centred approach.

How to Apply

• Click Apply and follow the instructions

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group, committed to safeguarding. Successful applicants will undergo PVG checks. We are proud to be a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive high interest.