Overview
Role: Children\'s Care Worker
Location: Dumfries & Galloway region
Salary: £19,500 per annum
Hours: Part-Time, Permanent (30 hours per week, 4 days out of 7, 7.5 hours per day alternating weekends; mixture of late and early shifts)
Essential: A full Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK
Employer: Options Autism is hiring within the Outcomes First Group. We are a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.
The Opportunity
No prior experience is required — all you need is a big heart and a passion to make a difference in the lives of our occupants.
Responsibilities
* Support occupants with appointments and activities such as shopping and trips out
* Complete relevant paperwork and documentation accurately and promptly
* Undertake household tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable environment
* Engage occupants in meaningful tasks and activities to promote wellbeing and independence
Qualifications & Requirements
* A full Driving Licence
* The Right to Work in the UK
* Patience, resilience, and calmness in all situations
* A genuine commitment to supporting and empowering others
Benefits
* Basic Salary - £19,500 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
Flexible Benefits
* 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 Location
Holistic Childcare and Education consists of two accommodations, Closeburn House and Maben House. Closeburn House is an eleven-bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals aged 10–16 years and is based in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten-bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals aged 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 building incredible futures by giving occupants opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests.
Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. We maintain a strong safeguarding culture; individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible.
About the Employer
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.
How to Apply
* Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
* Visit our website at www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/ to search live vacancies by Role, Location or distance to your home
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 are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Timescales may be affected by safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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