Senior Residential Care Worker

Acorn Care and Education; Closeburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A national specialist care provider is hiring a Senior Residential Care Worker for their Closeburn location in Dumfriesshire. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as supervising staff, administering medication, and engaging occupants in activities. Candidates require an HNC in Social Care, supervisory experience, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of the occupants. Competitive salary of up to £30,054 per annum along with additional benefits, including mental health support and a 'Journey to Management' programme.

Benefits

Sleep-ins paid at £45.00 per night

Life Assurance

Pension scheme options

Access to mental health support services

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications and two years of supervisory experience.
• Full driving licence and the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Chaperoning occupants to appointments and activities.
• Completing relevant paperwork.
• Administering medication.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Patience

Resilience

Calmness

Education

HNC in Social Care

SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 7

Willingness to work toward SVQ SCQF 9

Job description

Overview

Options Autism are hiring Senior Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region.

Role: Senior Residential Care Worker

Location: Closeburn, Dumfriesshire

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week). Rolling rota (5 days out of 7), mixture of early and late shifts.

Salary: Up to £30,054 per annum (depending on experience plus sleep in and on call payments).

Essential: A full driving licence, and the Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits and Reward

• Basic Salary: Up to £30,054 per annum (depending on experience plus sleep in and on call payments)
• 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 first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Vista Flexible Benefits Platform – health, wellbeing, insurance benefits; discounts; Cycle to Work; Electric Car Purchase Scheme; Critical illness cover; Family Growth Support

The Opportunity

Our next Senior Residential Care Worker will be someone who has:

• Mandatory: HNC in Social Care, SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 7 (Level 3) or equivalent and willingness to work toward an SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 9 (Level 4)
• At least two years supervisory experience
• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives
• Patience, resilience, and calmness

Responsibilities

• Chaperoning occupants to appointments and activities
• Completing relevant paperwork
• Household tasks
• Administering medication
• Lead, train and develop new and existing support workers within your team
• Help the deputy manager to maintain a skilled and knowledgeable team

The Location

Holistic Childcare and Education consists of two accommodations, Closeburn House and Maben House. Closeburn House is an eleven bed registered accommodation for ages 10 – 16, based in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten bed registered accommodation for ages 6 – 16, based in Lochmaben. Both are within commuting distance of Dumfries, Lockerbie and surrounding towns and villages. Both homes are dedicated to building incredible futures by giving occupants opportunities and developing life skills and personal interests.

About Us

Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly.

How to Apply

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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Equality and Compliance

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.