Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker

Acorn Care and Education; Closeburn; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist care provider in the Dumfriesshire region is seeking a Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker. This full-time, permanent role involves providing care and support to children and young people with autism. Ideal candidates will have a passion for making a difference and are encouraged to pursue a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. The position offers a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Referral bonus

Flexibility in benefits selection

Qualifications

• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
• Previous experience in childcare or similar roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with autism and complex needs in a residential setting.
• Provide care, emotional support, and stability during night hours.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Calmness

Education

Working towards a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Options Autism are hiring Waking Night residential Childcare Workers in the Dumfriesshire Region!

Role

Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker

Details

• Salary: £26,000.00 per annum
• Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
• Location: Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Rewards and Benefits

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

• Basic Salary - £26,000.00 per annum
• Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend
• Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista, including:
  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100’s 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

What we’re looking for

• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
• Patience, resilience, and calmness.

Options Autism are recruiting Waking Night Residential Childcare Workers to join our teams within the Dumfriesshire area.

About the services

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.
• Maben House is a ten bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 6 – 16 years.

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.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the occupants in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

How to Apply

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Visit our website at www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/ where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth 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.

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