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

Role: Waking Night Childcare Worker

Salary:  £26,000 per annum  

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week, 3 on, 3 off with additional shift on 3 day week)

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 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.

We want our occupants to have the best care possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Basic Salary: £26,000 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

Our next Waking Night Childcare Worker will be someone who has: 

• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
• Patience, resilience, and calmness.

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

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
2. Visit our website at  where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth 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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Options Autism are hiring Children's Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region!

Role: Children's Care Worker

Salary:  Up to £25,984.40 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications plus sleep-in 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

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 -  Up to £5,984.40 per annum (plus sleep-in payments)
  • Sleep-ins paid at 5.00 per night
• ‘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

The best part is you don’t need any prior experience, just the following:

• 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

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

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
2. Visit our website at  where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth 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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Options Autism are hiring Children's Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region!

Role: Children's Care Worker

Salary:  Up to £25,984.40 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications)

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

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 Up to £5,984.40 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications)
  • Sleep-ins paid at 5.00 per night
• ‘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

The best part is you don’t need any prior experience, just the following:

• 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

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

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
2. Visit our website at  where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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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Options Autism are hiring Residential Night Care Worker – Young People in the Perthshire region!

Role:  Bank Residential Childcare Worker

Salary: £15 per hour plus sleep-in rate of £0 (if required)

Hours:  Flexible - Bank Contract, 40 hours per week.

Shifts: A mixture of early (07:30 - 14:30), late (14:00-22:00) and double (07:30-22:00) shifts are available.

Location: Perth, Perthshire

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Basic salary: £15 er Hour plus sleep-in rate of 0 (if required)
• Funded qualifications:  starting with working towards a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.  (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Earn £1 0 by referring a friend
• “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, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
• Critical illness cover

Our next Residential Childcare Worker will be someone who has: 

• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
• Patience, resilience, and calmness.

About us

The Falkland House School Perth offers accommodation for up to 24 young people. The service is situated just minutes walk from the city centre in an idyllic location overlooking the Tay and Perth.  Specialising in providing care to children and young people aged between 12 and 19. Our services apply to a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, including young people with Autism, ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome. 

We are part of Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Options Autism provide education and care across a number of schools and residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through relentless focus on caring and learning.

The Role:
As a Bank Care Worker, you will:

• Provide direct care and support to students throughout the school day and residential periods, focusing on engagement and providing enriching experiences.
• Assist with daily routines, activities, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with the team to ensure a positive and safe environment.
• Offer flexibility to cover shifts as needed, supporting the smooth running of our school community.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in a care or educational setting.
• Patience, compassion, and strong communication skills.
• A flexible, reliable approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunity to gain rewarding experience in a specialist educational setting.

Why join Options Autism?

• We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first
• We provide continuous professional development to take your career further
• Funded accredited courses to develop your career
• Discounted Gym membership and shopping vouchers
• We build our bonds through a great social events calendar
• Our Your Wellbeing Matters initiative provides total support
• Our Employees Rewards Hub offers great rewards such as discount vouchers
• Earn £1000 by referring a iend
• Further earning potential through sleep ins and overtime

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced PVG.

How to Apply

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
2. Visit our website at  where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth 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 .

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

Role: Children's Care Worker

Salary:  Up to £25,984.40 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications)

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

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 Up to £5,984.40 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications)
  • Sleep-ins paid at 5.00 per night
• ‘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

The best part is you don’t need any prior experience, just the following:

• 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

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

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
2. Visit our website at  where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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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Options Autism are hiring Waking Night residential Childcare Workers in the Dumfriesshire Region!

Role: Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker

Salary:  £26,000.00 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Location: Dumfriesshire, Scotland

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Basic Salary - £6,000.00 per annum   
• ‘Funded qualifications:  starting with working towards a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.  (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Earn £1000 referring a friend
• “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. 

Our next Waking Night Childcare Worker will be someone who has: 

• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
• Patience, resilience, and calmness.

Options Autism are recruiting Waking Night Residential Childcare Workers to join our teams within the Dumfriesshire area.

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. Maben House is a ten bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 6 – 16 years.

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.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the occupants in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

How to Apply

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
2. Visit our website at  where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!  

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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth 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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Options Autism are hiring Children's Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region!

Role: Children's Care Worker

Salary:  Up to £25,984.40 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications plus sleep-in 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

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 -  Up to £5,984.40 per annum (plus sleep-in payments)
  • Sleep-ins paid at 5.00 per night
• ‘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

The best part is you don’t need any prior experience, just the following:

• 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

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

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
2. Visit our website at  where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth 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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Options Autism are hiring Children's Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region!

Role: Waking Night Childcare Worker

Salary:  £26,000 per annum  

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week, 3 on, 3 off with additional shift on 3 day week)

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 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.

We want our occupants to have the best care possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Basic Salary: £26,000 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

Our next Waking Night Childcare Worker will be someone who has: 

• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
• Patience, resilience, and calmness.

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

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
2. Visit our website at  where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth 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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Options Autism are hiring Residential Night Care Worker – Young People in the Perthshire region!

Role:  Bank Residential Childcare Worker

Salary: £15 per hour plus sleep-in rate of £0 (if required)

Hours:  Flexible - Bank Contract, 40 hours per week.

Shifts: A mixture of early (07:30 - 14:30), late (14:00-22:00) and double (07:30-22:00) shifts are available.

Location: Perth, Perthshire

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Basic salary: £15 er Hour plus sleep-in rate of 0 (if required)
• Funded qualifications:  starting with working towards a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.  (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Earn £1 0 by referring a friend
• “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, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
• Critical illness cover

Our next Residential Childcare Worker will be someone who has: 

• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
• Patience, resilience, and calmness.

About us

The Falkland House School Perth offers accommodation for up to 24 young people. The service is situated just minutes walk from the city centre in an idyllic location overlooking the Tay and Perth.  Specialising in providing care to children and young people aged between 12 and 19. Our services apply to a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, including young people with Autism, ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome. 

We are part of Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Options Autism provide education and care across a number of schools and residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through relentless focus on caring and learning.

The Role:
As a Bank Care Worker, you will:

• Provide direct care and support to students throughout the school day and residential periods, focusing on engagement and providing enriching experiences.
• Assist with daily routines, activities, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with the team to ensure a positive and safe environment.
• Offer flexibility to cover shifts as needed, supporting the smooth running of our school community.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in a care or educational setting.
• Patience, compassion, and strong communication skills.
• A flexible, reliable approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunity to gain rewarding experience in a specialist educational setting.

Why join Options Autism?

• We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first
• We provide continuous professional development to take your career further
• Funded accredited courses to develop your career
• Discounted Gym membership and shopping vouchers
• We build our bonds through a great social events calendar
• Our Your Wellbeing Matters initiative provides total support
• Our Employees Rewards Hub offers great rewards such as discount vouchers
• Earn £1000 by referring a iend
• Further earning potential through sleep ins and overtime

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced PVG.

How to Apply

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2. Visit our website at  where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth 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 .