Job Description

We are looking for a caring, compassionate and resilient individual with experience in working with children or young adults either with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties or with people with learning disabilities/ADHD/autism. You will provide care and education to children and young adults either with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties or with learning disabilities. We would love for you to have the qualifications/knowledge outlined below but if you don't, do not worry. We've got you covered! We are looking for the right person. We will provide you with the relevant training so you can deliver the best care and education to our children and young people.


What we offer


Full-time: 45.5 average hours per week
31,791.60 to 34,867.40 annual salary and depending on experience/qualifications
Salary inclusive of 33 sleepovers according to the weekly hours
7 weeks holiday pro rata
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced maternity leave
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to develop professional skills and knowledge
Workplace pension scheme
Casual dress


Essential Person Spec


Have a genuine interest in the rights & welfare of young people.
Ability to safely manage conflict/challenging situations which may include verbal and physical behaviours.
An understanding of principles of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
Be committed to the principle of continued professional development (CPD) and working towards achieving the necessary qualifications.
Patient yet firm
Confident in setting boundaries
Flexible in approach
Must have eligibility to work full-time in the UK
Must live in a commuting distance from Ochil Tower School
Must have own mode of transport


Desirable Person Spec


HNC in Social Care/Social Services and SVQ 3 Children and Young People / adults(or equivalent qualifications as recognised by SSSC).
Knowledge of Social Pedagogy, Camphill Schools/Community


Who are we?


Ochil Tower School offers a unique, person-centred approach to caring for and educating children and young people with complex additional support needs. Based on a picturesque seven-acre campus, we are a non-denominational residential school for children and young people aged 8 to 18. Our 52-week provision provides consistency, stability, and opportunity for learning throughout the year.


The school is part of the Camphill Community which comprises 11 different Camphill sites in Scotland. Camphill is an international movement. Inspired by the work of Rudolph Steiner, it was founded by a group of Austrian refugees in Aberdeen at the start of WW2. At this time people with any form of learning disability were often excluded from many aspects of society in general and education in particular. Camphill took a different view and created the first Camphill school to care for and educate children with special needs. It is now a global ideology and movement.