Overview
Options Autism are hiring Senior Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region!
Role: Senior Residential Care Worker
Salary: £28,899.00 per annum (plus sleep in and on call payments)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week) Rolling rota 5 days out of 7
Location: Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire
Essential: A full driving licence, and the Right to Work in the UK
Responsibilities
* Chaperoning occupants to appointments and activities
* Completing relevant paperwork
* Household tasks
* Administering medication
* Lead, train and develop new and existing support workers within your team
* Helping the deputy manager to maintain a skilled and knowledgeable team
Requirements
* Mandatory: HNC in Social Care, SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 7 (Level 3) or equivalent and the willingness to work toward an 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 to the occupants’ lives
* Patience, resilience, and calmness
The Rewards
* Basic Salary - £28,899.00 per annum (plus sleep in and on call payments)
* Sleep-ins paid at £45.00 per night
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform Vista with a wide range of benefits including:
o Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
o Discount options in the UK and abroad
o Cycle to Work Schemes
o Electric Car Purchase Scheme
o Critical illness cover
o Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support
Location
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 – 16 years and is based in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 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.
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
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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 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. We do not accept liability for loss of earnings or other costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process.
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