Senior Residential Care Worker

Acorn Care and Education; Lochmaben; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Lochmaben seeks a Senior Residential Care Worker to support children and young people. You will be responsible for chaperoning occupants, administering medication, and leading a team of support workers. Candidates must have an HNC in Social Care and at least two years of supervisory experience. The role offers a salary of up to £30,054 per annum, with additional benefits including a strong rewards package and life assurance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Willingness to work toward SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) – SCQF 9.

Responsibilities

• Chaperoning occupants to appointments and activities.
• Completing relevant paperwork.
• Administering medication.
• Lead and train new and existing support workers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Patience

Resilience

Calmness

Education

HNC in Social Care

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

Job description

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

Role: Senior Residential Care Worker

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

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week) Rolling rota 5 days out of 7

Location: Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire

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

How we reward you

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

• Basic Salary - Up to £30,054 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications, plus sleep in and on call payments)
• Sleep‑ins paid at £45.00 per night
• 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

Options Autism are recruiting Senior Residential Care Workers to join our teams within the Dumfriesshire area.

Additional Benefits

And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s 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

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 the 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.

Some of your duties will include:

• 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
• Helping 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, supporting individuals from the ages of 10 – 16 years and is based in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten‑bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 6 – 16 years and is 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 the occupants opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests.

Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Working in a residential environment where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

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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Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully enhanced PVG and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.