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Role: Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker
Salary: Up to £24,960.00 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Holistic Childcare and Education, Closeburn/Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire
Essential: A full driving licence and the Right to Work in the UK
Everyone deserves an incredible future!
Are you looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career where you can support people to reach their full potential and gain independent lives?
If so, look no further!
Options Autism are recruiting Waking Night Residential Childcare Workers to join our teams in the Dumfries region.
Options Autism work directly with autistic Children who exhibit a wide range of abilities and you will be patient and compassionate and, most of all, dependable – working hard to forge a much-needed relationship of trust with those in your care.
This will involve creatively learning about the young person’s interests as well as their dislikes and their triggers, using that connection as a launchpad for a rewarding relationship. A passion for this kind of relationship-building is essential.
You will be responsible for the wellbeing of the Children or Young People in your care. This will include supporting the Children and Young People, as necessary, to perform nightly tasks such as personal care routines, going to bed, getting up in the morning and making breakfast. You will also complete relevant paperwork, undertake household tasks, and where appropriate administer medication.
Who we are looking for:
Although, experience is not required, we need people who fit the following criteria
- People with a big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives
- Understanding that the people we care for can be challenging
- Be patient, resilient and calming
- Become the “go to” person for help, support and guidance with their everyday needs
- Willingness to learn not only about the people we support, but the ins and outs of Residential care, by working towards a qualification in Residential Childcare.
What we can offer:
- Funded qualifications
- Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year (with options to purchase more)
- 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 offering 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
Plus, outstanding development and support starting with our award-winning induction programme, to supporting you with specialist qualifications and best in class management development and hi potential programmes, so you can flourish and develop your full potential.
How do I apply?
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We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.