Senior Residential Care Worker

OFG Education; Lochmaben; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced Family Growth Support

Critical Illness Cover

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Hundreds of UK and international discs

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker to lead a team, guiding residential care staff in delivering high-quality care for children and young people with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. You’ll shape daily routines, safeguarding practices and outcomes within two specialist homes in Scotland.

You’ll mentor teams, oversee care plans, support development, and work closely with the Deputy Manager to grow the team while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for

Qualifications

• HNC in Social Care or SVQ equivalent required.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF9.
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience in residential childcare or similar.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily routines, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Create a safe, nurturing and structured home environment.
• Lead, coach and mentor Residential Care Workers to deliver high standards of care.
• Administer medication safely per care plans and policies.
• Support attendance at appointments, education, activities and community opportunities.
• Promote confidence, independence and life skills through everyday experiences.
• Complete accurate care records and safeguarding documentation.
• Collaborate with Deputy Manager to develop the team and maintain child-centred culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team coaching

Education

HNC in Social Care

SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF7

SVQ in Social Services SCQF9 (Level 4)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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Senior Residential Care Worker

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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: Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire
Salary: Up to £30,343.95per annum (depending on experience, plus sleep-in and on-call payments)
Hours: Full-Time | Permanent (39 hours per week) | Rolling rota, 5 days out of 7
Essential: Full UK Manual Driving Licence

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Ready to take the next step in residential childcare and help lead a team that changes young lives every day?

At OFG Education, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive and nurturing place to call home. As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you'll play a key role in creating that environment while helping children and young people with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties grow in confidence, develop independence and achieve meaningful outcomes.

This is more than a senior care role. You'll be a role model, mentor and trusted adult, leading by example and supporting colleagues to deliver exceptional care. Every day brings new opportunities to encourage, guide and celebrate the progress of the young people in your care, while continuing to develop your own career within a supportive and growing organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children and young people with their daily routines, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and structured home where every young person feels valued and supported.
• Leading, coaching and mentoring Residential Care Workers to deliver consistently high standards of care.
• Administering medication safely and in line with care plans and policies.
• Supporting young people to attend appointments, education, activities and community opportunities.
• Promoting confidence, independence and essential life skills through everyday experiences.
• Completing accurate care records and safeguarding documentation to ensure the highest quality of support.
• Working closely with the Deputy Manager to support the development of the team and contribute to a positive, child centred culture.

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 an equivalent qualification.
• Willingness to work towards an SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 9 (Level 4).
• A minimum of 2 years' supervisory experience within residential childcare or a similar setting.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.

Personal Qualities:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support others.
• A calm, compassionate and resilient approach, even in challenging situations.
• Confidence in building positive, trusting relationships with young people, families and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to lead by example.
• A commitment to safeguarding, high quality care and continuous professional development.

If you're an experienced Residential Care Worker looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Us?

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.

• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Family Growth Support
• Critical Illness Cover
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 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

Hours: Various hours and shifts available to be confirmed

Salary: Up to £29,811 per annum (depending on qualifications)

Hours: 40 hours per week

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

Hours: Various Shifts to be confirmed

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