Senior Residential Care Worker

OFG Education; Closeburn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OFG Education in Dumfriesshire is seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker to lead and support a team at Closeburn House. You will ensure high-quality care for young people aged 10–16, modelling best practice and safeguarding in a nurturing environment.

Role combines hands-on support with leadership responsibilities on a rolling rota. Eligibility includes the specified qualifications and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• HNC in Social Care or SVQ 7 (Level 3) or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ 9 (Level 4).
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily routines and personal development.
• Lead, support and mentor Residential Care Workers to maintain high standards.
• Promote independence and essential life skills through everyday activities.
• Maintain safeguarding and wellbeing to provide safe, nurturing care.
• Assist with appointments, documentation and relationship building with families.

Skills

Driving Licence

Supervisory experience

Education

HNC in Social Care, SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 7

SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 9

Job description

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Senior Residential Care Worker

Closeburn House

• Closeburn
• Permanent

Salary: Up to £32,503.95 per annum (depending on qualifications, including sleep-ins plus on call payments)

Hours: 39 hours per week

Make a Difference. Build a Career. Change Lives.

Role: Senior Residential Care Worker
Location: Closeburn, Dumfriesshire
Salary: Up to £32,503.95 per annum (depending on qualifications, including sleep ins plus on call payments)Hours: Full-Time, Permanent (39 hours per week) | Rolling rota, 5 days out of 7
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Looking for a role where you can lead, support and make a genuine difference to young lives? At OFG Education, we’re passionate about helping children and young people with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties build confidence, develop independence and achieve positive futures. We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Residential Care Worker to join our team in Dumfriesshire.

As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you’ll combine hands on support with additional leadership responsibilities, helping guide and develop colleagues while ensuring our young people receive consistent, high quality care. You’ll be a trusted role model, creating a safe, nurturing environment where every young person feels valued, understood and encouraged to achieve their potential.

This is an opportunity to use your experience to make a visible impact every day, while continuing to develop your own career within residential childcare.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children and young people with their daily routines, individual needs and personal development
• Administering medication safely and in line with agreed procedures
• Leading, supporting and mentoring Residential Care Workers to maintain consistently high standards of care
• Supporting young people to attend appointments, activities and community based opportunities
• Completing accurate care records and other required documentation
• Promoting independence, confidence and essential life skills through everyday experiences
• Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and person centred care
• Supporting the Deputy Manager with the development, guidance and day to day leadership of the wider team

We're Looking for Someone Who Has:

Mandatory:

• HNC in Social Care, SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 7 (Level 3) or equivalent
• Willingness to work towards an SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 9 (Level 4)
• A minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience
• A Full UK Driving Licence

Personal Qualities:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to lead, guide and support colleagues
• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach
• The ability to remain calm, consistent and supportive when situations become challenging
• A positive and proactive attitude with the ability to lead by example
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to create trust with young people and colleagues
• A commitment to providing safe, nurturing and high quality care
• A desire to continue learning, developing and progressing within residential childcare

The Location

Holistic Childcare and Education consists of two specialist homes: Closeburn House and Maben House.

Closeburn House supports young people aged 10–16 years, while Maben House supports young people aged 6–16 years. Both homes are within commuting distance of Dumfries, Lockerbie and surrounding areas.

Our homes are dedicated to helping young people develop independence, life skills and personal interests, creating opportunities for brighter futures.

Every day is different, offering both challenge and reward as you support young people in a safe and nurturing environment where they are listened to, respected and encouraged to thrive.

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join OFG Education?

We place children and young people at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS check.

• Enhanced Family Growth Support
• Critical Illness Cover
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

We invest heavily in our people.

• Fully funded qualifications
• "Journey to Management" Programme
• Opportunities to progress into Deputy Manager and Management roles

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

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Salary: Up to £31,290 per annum (depending on experience, including sleep in payments)

Hours: Various Shifts to be confirmed

Hours: 22 hours per week, 08.30am - 4.30pm ( 3 days a week)

Hours: Various hours and shifts available to be confirmed

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