Residential Childcare Worker

Outcomes First Group, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway

Residential Childcare Worker

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Outcomes First Group, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 27 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d1a33d20f0dd463387cfb9a720080aee

Full Job Description

  • A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants' lives.
  • Patience, resilience, and calmness.
  • Some of your duties would include:
  • 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

    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. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running., 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., 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.

    Hours: Full-time, Permanent (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 UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. How we reward you We want our occupants to have the best care possible, and therefore 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.

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/residential-childcare-worker-126047728