Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker

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Salary: Up to £29,876 per annum depending on qualifications

Role: Residential Childcare Worker

Location: Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire

Salary: Up to £29,876 per annum depending on qualifications

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

Essential: Full UK Manual Driving Licence

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Are you looking for a career with real purpose? A role where your presence, compassion and reassurance can help children and young people feel safe, secure and supported when they need it most? As a Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker, you’ll do far more than supervise overnight. You’ll provide stability, comfort and care throughout the night, creating a nurturing environment where children and young people can rest, recover and thrive.

Whether it’s offering reassurance after a difficult day, responding calmly to a child’s needs during the night, or ensuring the home is ready to welcome a new day, you’ll play a vital role in helping shape brighter futures.

The best part? You don’t need previous experience. If you bring kindness, resilience and a genuine desire to make a difference, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to build an incredible career. Night-time can be one of the most important parts of a young person’s day. Your calm and consistent presence can provide the security and reassurance they need to feel safe and cared for.

Working as part of a dedicated residential team, you’ll support children and young people throughout the night, ensuring their wellbeing while maintaining a warm, welcoming and therapeutic home environment. No two nights are ever the same, but every shift offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

You don’t need previous qualifications or experience to get started – just the right values and a commitment to changing lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing overnight care, supervision and emotional reassurance to children and young people




• Promoting a safe, calm and nurturing environment throughout the night




• Conducting regular welfare checks and responding appropriately to individual needs




• Maintaining accurate records and completing night reports to ensure continuity of care




• Helping maintain a clean, organised and welcoming home environment




• Supporting with appointments, activities and transitions when required




• Building positive, trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and confidence




• Working closely with colleagues to deliver exceptional standards of care and support

We’re Looking for Someone Who Has:

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

• A big heart and a genuine passion to make a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our care




• Patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm, even in challenging situations




• A positive and reassuring presence that helps young people feel safe and supported through the night




• A team-focused approach and a willingness to learn and grow




• The motivation to help children and young people achieve their full potential

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.

• Enhanced Family Growth Support




• Critical Illness Cover




• Hundreds of UK and international discounts




• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support




• Fully funded qualifications




• “Journey to Management” Programme




• Opportunities to progress into Deputy Manager and Management roles

We invest heavily in our people.

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.

Wherever you work – whether in city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals.

Salary: Up to £22,408 per annum (dependent on qualifications, plus sleepover payments)

Salary: Up to £30,343.95 per annum (depending on qualifications, plus sleepover and on call payments)

Hours: 39 hours per week

Closing date: Wednesday, 19th August 2026

Salary: Up to £29,130 per annum (dependent on qualifications plus sleepover payments)

With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools- we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.