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Senior Residential Care Worker, Thornhill
Client: Closeburn House
Location: Thornhill, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: a8f828539da2
Job Views: 7
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Rolling rota: 5 days out of 7
Location: Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire
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: £28,899.00 per annum plus sleep-in and on-call payments
* 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” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
Options Autism are recruiting Senior Residential Care Workers to join our teams within the Dumfriesshire area.
And market-leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity, paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support.
The Opportunity
Our next Senior Residential Care Worker will have:
* Mandatory: HNC in Social Care, SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 7 (Level 3) or equivalent, and willingness to work toward 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
* Patience, resilience, and calmness
Some of your duties will include:
* Chaperoning occupants to appointments and activities
* Completing relevant paperwork
* Household tasks
* Administering medication
* Leading, training, and developing support workers within your team
* Helping the deputy manager maintain a skilled team
The Location
Holistic Childcare and Education comprises Closeburn House and Maben House. Closeburn House supports individuals aged 10–16 years, based in Closeburn; Maben House supports ages 6–16, based in Lochmaben. Both are within commuting distance of Dumfries, Lockerbie, and surrounding areas.
Both homes aim to build futures by offering opportunities, developing life skills, and personal interests. Working here is challenging and rewarding, with a strong safeguarding culture, listening, respect, and shared decision-making.
Options Autism provides specialist education, care, and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties, adopting a person-centred approach.
How to Apply
* Click Apply and follow the instructions
Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group, committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Successful applicants will undergo a PVG check and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
We are dedicated to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with safeguarding standards. We do not accept liability for costs incurred during the process. All checks are required for compliance and safety.
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