Residential Childcare Worker

Options Autism are hiring Children's Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region

Role: Children's Care Worker

Salary: £19,500 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: Part-Time, Permanent (30 hours per week, 4 days out of 7, 7.5 hours per day alternate weekends/ mixture of lates and earlies)

Essential: A full Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK

How we reward you

We are committed to providing the best care for our occupants, and in return, you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

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

And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

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 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.

We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

Patience, resilience, and calmness in all situations

A genuine commitment to supporting and empowering others

Key Duties

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

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 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 strong safeguarding culture, individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

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 the 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 really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst 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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