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 (either as paid employment/voluntary/personal life). The post holder will provide residential care and support colleagues who 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
11-hour shifts
28,797.60 to 31,735.30 a year pro rata depending on experience/qualifications
7 Weeks annual leave pro rata
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced maternity pay
Employee assistance program
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to develop professional skills and knowledge
Workplace pension scheme


Other 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. We do not offer sponsorship.
Must live in a commuting distance from Ochil Tower School
Must have own mode of transport


Desirable Person Spec


SVQ 2 in Social Care
First Aid Certificate
Experience working waking night shifts in a similar environment.
Experience of working in residential child care or with young people with additional support needs.


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.