Overview
Full Job Description Options Autism are hiring Children's Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region! Role: Children\'s Care Worker. Salary: Up to £29,130 per annum dependent on qualifications plus sleepover payments. Hours: Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week, rolling rota 5 days out of 7). Essential: A full Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK.
The Opportunity
* A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
* Patience, resilience, and calmness.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the occupants to appointments and activities such as shopping or trips out
* Completing relevant paperwork
* Undertaking household tasks
* Engage our 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, 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 build incredible futures by giving the occupants opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Working in a residential environment where we maintain a safeguarding culture, individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible.
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 provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
How to Apply
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Recruitment Information
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. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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