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Senior Residential Care Worker, Closeburn
Client:
Closeburn House
Location:
Closeburn, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Posted:
17.06.2025
Expiry Date:
01.08.2025
Job Description:
Options Autism is recruiting Senior Residential Care Workers to join our teams within the Dumfriesshire area.
Location: Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire
Essential: A full driving licence, and the Right to Work in the UK
How we reward you
* Basic Salary: £27,783.60 per annum
* Sleep-ins paid at £45 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 offers market-leading benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad at high street stores, cinemas, restaurants, and more
* Critical illness cover
The Opportunity
We seek a Senior Residential Care Worker with:
* Mandatory: HNC in Social Care, SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 7 (Level 3) or equivalent, and willingness to work toward an SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 9 (Level 4)
* At least two years supervisory experience
* A passion to make a difference in occupants’ lives
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
* Supporting the deputy manager in maintaining a skilled team
The Location
Closeburn House supports individuals aged 10-16 years and is based in Closeburn. Maben House supports ages 6-16 and is located in Lochmaben. Both are within commuting distance of Dumfries, Lockerbie, and surrounding areas. Both homes focus on building futures through support, skill development, and personal interests.
Your work will be challenging and rewarding, with a strong safeguarding culture that respects and involves individuals in 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 tailored to each individual’s needs.
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