Overview
Options Autism are hiring Children\'s Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region.
The Role
Role: Children\'s Care Worker
Salary and Hours
Salary: £19,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (4 days out of 7, 7.5 hours per day, alternate weekends; mixture of lates and earlies)
Essential Requirements
Essential: A full Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Rewards and Benefits
How We Reward You
* 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 mental health support services and physical health checks
Benefits
* Flexible Benefits Platform Vista with a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support
The Opportunity
Experience is not required. Ideal candidates have a big heart and a passion to make a difference, with:
* Patience, resilience, and calmness
Duties
* Support occupants to appointments and activities such as shopping or trips out
* Complete relevant paperwork
* Undertake household tasks
* Engage occupants in tasks and activities
Location
Holistic Childcare and Education consists of two accommodations, Closeburn House and Maben House. Closeburn House is an eleven-bed registered accommodation for ages 10–16, located in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten-bed registered accommodation for ages 6–16, located in Lochmaben. Both are within commuting distance of Dumfries, Lockerbie and surrounding towns.
Both homes aim to build incredible futures by developing life skills and personal interests. Roles are challenging and rewarding in a residential setting with a strong safeguarding culture.
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 offer a person-centred approach, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly.
We are proud that in 2024 Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.
How to Apply
* Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
* Visit our website at www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/ to view live vacancies and search by role, location or distance
Note: Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced PVG check 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. We strive to maintain a fair, thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Timescales may vary due to safeguarding checks and compliance requirements.
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