Residential Childcare Worker

Acorn Care and Education; Lochmaben; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist care provider is hiring a part-time Children's Care Worker in Dumfriesshire. This role requires a full Driving Licence and the right to work in the UK. Candidates should have a big heart and a passion for making a difference. Key duties include supporting occupants with activities, maintaining a safe environment, and engaging them in meaningful tasks. Competitive salary of £19,500 per annum, with opportunities for professional development and a wide range of benefits.

Benefits

Journey to Management programme

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health benefits

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence and right to work in the UK.
• A passion to make a difference in the lives of our occupants.

Responsibilities

• Support occupants with appointments and activities.
• Complete relevant paperwork and documentation accurately.
• Undertake household tasks to maintain a safe environment.
• Engage occupants in meaningful tasks and activities.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Commitment to supporting others

Job description

Options Autism are hiring Children's Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region!

Role: Children's Care Worker

Salary: £19,500 per annum

Hours: Part-Time, Permanent (30 hours per week, 4 days out of 7, 7.5 hours per day alternate weekends/ mixture of lates and earlies)

Essential: A full Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK

How we reward you

• Basic Salary - £19,500 per annum
• ‘Journey to Management’ programme (all qualifications funded by us!)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

The Opportunity

No prior experience is required — all you need is a big heart and a passion to make a difference in the lives of our occupants.

We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Patience, resilience, and calmness in all situations
• A genuine commitment to supporting and empowering others

Key Duties

• Support occupants with appointments and activities such as shopping and trips out
• Complete relevant paperwork and documentation accurately and promptly
• Undertake household tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable environment
• Engage occupants in meaningful tasks and activities to promote wellbeing and independence

The Location

Holistic Childcare and Education consists of two accommodations, Closeburn House and Maben House. Closeburn House is an eleven bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals aged 10–16 and is based in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals aged 6–16 and is based in Lochmaben. Both are within commuting distance of Dumfries, Lockerbie and surrounding towns and villages.

Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.

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