We're Looking for Someone Who Has:

We're looking for people with compassion, resilience and a genuine desire to help young people succeed.

Experience in residential care, education or supporting children is welcomed, but it's not essential. If you've worked in hospitality, retail, the armed forces, outdoor education, customer service, youth work or another people-focused role, your transferable skills could make you an excellent Residential Childcare Worker.

You'll be someone who:

• Is patient, caring and resilient, even when faced with challenges.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Is enthusiastic about helping young people develop confidence and independence.
• Enjoys being active, creative and supporting a wide range of activities.
• Works well as part of a supportive team while using initiative when needed.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Takes pride in creating a safe, nurturing and positive environment where every young person can thrive.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence.

The Location

Falkland House School Perth is an independent residential school for boys and girls aged from 12 - 20. Our young people have a range of Additional Support Needs including emotional and behavioural difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We were the first independent school in Scotland (outside of the NAS) to receive accreditation from the National Autistic Society. We have can accommodate up to 24 young people.

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

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 PVG check.

• 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 friend
• Further earning potential through sleep ins and overtime

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.