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

Role: Children\u2019s Care Worker

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

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

Essential: A full Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

• Supporting the occupants to appointments and activities such as shopping or trips out
• Completing relevant paperwork
• Undertaking household tasks
• Engage our occupants in tasks and activities

The best part is you don’t need any prior experience, just the following:

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

• Full Driving Licence
• Right to Work in the UK
• UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

• Basic Salary Up to £25,984.40 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications)
• Sleep-ins paid at £45.00 per night
• ‘Journey to Management’ programme (all qualifications funded by us!)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” 00access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Market leading benefits through Vista, including:
  • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • Discount options
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support

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 a0 16 years and is based in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 6 a0 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.

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 really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions. 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 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 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. While we aim to keep applicants informed, 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.