Residential Care Worker

Make a Difference. Build a Career. Change Lives.

Role: Senior Residential Care Worker
Location: Closeburn, Dumfriesshire
Salary: Up to £30,343.95 per annum (depending on qualifications, plus sleepover and on call payments)
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent (39 hours per week) | Rolling rota, 5 days out of 7
Essential: Full UK Manual Driving Licence

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Looking for a role with purpose?

At Options Autism, we're passionate about helping children and young people with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties achieve incredible futures. We're looking for a caring, resilient and motivated Senior Residential Care Worker to join our team in Dumfriesshire.

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to support young people to develop confidence, independence and life skills while building a rewarding long-term career.

As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you'll help lead a skilled and compassionate team while creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for our young people.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children and young people in daily life

• Administering medication

• Leading and mentoring support workers

• Supporting appointments and activities

• Completing care documentation

• Maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding

• Assisting the Deputy Manager in developing the team

We're Looking for Someone Who Has:

Mandatory:

• HNC in Social Care, SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 7 (Level 3) or equivalent

• Willingness to work towards an SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 9 (Level 4)

• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience

Personal Qualities:

• A passion for supporting children and young people

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Patience, resilience and a positive attitude

• The ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations

The Location

Holistic Childcare and Education consists of two specialist homes: Closeburn House and Maben House.

Closeburn House supports young people aged 10-16 years, while Maben House supports young people aged 6-16 years. Both homes are within commuting distance of Dumfries, Lockerbie and surrounding areas.

Our homes are dedicated to helping young people develop independence, life skills and personal interests, creating opportunities for brighter futures.

Every day is different, offering both challenge and reward as you support young people in a safe and nurturing environment where they are listened to, respected and encouraged to thrive.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

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.

Why Join Options Autism?

We place children and young people at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS check.

• Pension Scheme

• Life Assurance

• Enhanced Family Growth Support

• Critical Illness Cover

• Electric Car Purchase Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Hundreds of UK and international discounts

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Develop Your Career

We invest heavily in our people.

• Fully funded qualifications

• "Journey to Management" Programme

• Opportunities to progress into Deputy Manager and Management roles

We reserve the right to close this 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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