Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker

Acorn Care and Education; Lockerbie, Lochmaben; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Lockerbie is seeking a Waking Night Childcare Worker to support the wellbeing of children aged 6-16. This full-time permanent role requires a passion for making a difference, patience, and resilience. The salary is £27,560 annually with various benefits, including mental health support services and a journey to management program. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK. Join a dedicated team making a real impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid fertility treatment support

Qualifications

• A full Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to care for children aged 6-16.
• Experience or strong desire to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing and development of children.
• Create a nurturing environment.
• Engage with children in meaningful activities.

Skills

Passion to make a difference

Patience

Resilience

Calmness

Job description

Position

Waking Night Childcare Worker – Children’s Care Worker in the Dumfriesshire region.

Compensation & Hours

Salary: £27,560 per annum.

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

Essential Requirements

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

Benefits

• Basic Salary: £27,560 per annum
• ‘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
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits via the Flexible Benefits Platform Vista
• 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.

Opportunity

We are looking for someone with:

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

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, based in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten‑bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from ages 6 – 16 years, 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.

About Us

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.

We are committed to 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.

How to Apply

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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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.