Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Lochmaben; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker to join their dedicated team in Lochmaben. This rewarding role involves chaperoning young occupants, administering care, and leading a skilled team. With a strong emphasis on safeguarding and personal development, you will make a real difference in the lives of children aged 6-16. The organization offers a competitive salary, exceptional rewards package, and a supportive environment that prioritizes mental health and wellbeing. If you possess a passion for care and the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount Options

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications in Social Care with willingness to pursue further qualifications.
• At least two years of supervisory experience in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Chaperoning occupants to appointments and activities.
• Administering medication and completing relevant paperwork.
• Leading and training new support workers.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Patience

Resilience

Calmness

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

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: £27,783.60 per annum
• Sleep-ins paid at £45 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 theDumfriesshire area.

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

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
• Critical illness cover

The Opportunity

Our nextSenior 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 build 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

• Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions

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.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom