Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker

JR United Kingdom; Lochmaben; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Children's Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals. You will work in a supportive residential environment, helping children develop essential life skills while ensuring their safety and well-being. With an exceptional rewards package and a commitment to employee well-being, this position is perfect for those with a big heart and a passion for making a difference. Join a team dedicated to building incredible futures for children.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Paid Fertility Treatment Support

Qualifications

• A passion for making a difference in the lives of children.
• Ability to work in a residential environment with a strong safeguarding culture.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 6-16 in developing life skills and personal interests.
• Provide care in a residential setting, ensuring safety and well-being.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Job description

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Options Autism are hiring Children's Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region!

Salary:Up to £25,984.40 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications)

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week, 3 on, 3 off with additional shift on 3 day week)

Essential: A full Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK, UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

How we reward you

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.

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

• Basic Salary: Up to 25,984.40 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications)
• ‘Journey to Management’ programme (all qualifications funded by us!)
• 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

And market leading benefits offered through ourFlexible 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
• 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 nextWaking Night Childcare Worker will be someone who has:

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

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.

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