About us

Ochil Tower School is a thriving educational and residential community, where 27 children and young people, aged 8-21, with special and complex additional support needs live, learn and grow together.

The aim is always to create a beautiful and calm experience. Ochil Tower School is set in seven acres of stunning Perthshire countryside. This enables its children and young adults to feel more relaxed and better able to forge relationships with peers and staff. They are then more able to build self-esteem, confidence, and their capacity for resilience.

The School provides excellent care and education and is not short on ambition. In October 2018, it opened a new Life Skills Centre. This facility is for young adults aged 18 – 21 and is designed to help them so that they are better prepared for the challenges of living an independent adult life by developing their skills in learning, life, and work. OTS has also been focussed on extending the residential provision to 52 weeks. The Board of Trustees have a commitment to further enhancing and developing the opportunities for the young people, the residential houses, and their plans to build new educational facilities for the school.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a House Manager who will lead and manage a team that is responsible for ensuring a high quality of care is provided which meets the needs of each individual child and young person at Ochil Tower School.

The Person

We are seeking a highly responsible individual who can demonstrate competency in household management and has the ability to create and maintain a homely and supportive environment. The position requires an ability to resolve conflict and empower the staff team.

You will have previously been a House Manager and/or held supervisory responsibilities as an Assistant Manager and/or Senior Practitioner, evidenced through your CV. You will have clear evidence of leadership and management within a care setting with experience in rota management, support and supervision, auditing and developing the culture and ethos of your house, in line with the values of Ochil Tower School. 

Qualifications

As part of the role you will hold SVQ 4 Social Services at SCQF Level 9 (Children & Young People) and willingness to progress through the Leadership and Management Award Level 10

Requirements

Driving Licence

What we Offer

• 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday

• 7 Weeks annual leave

• Enhanced sick pay

• Enhanced maternity pay

• Employee assistance program

• Cycle to work scheme

• Opportunity to develop professional skills and knowledge

• Free meals on shift

• Workplace pension scheme

Application Notes

To apply for this role in the first instance please send a tailored CV and cover letter to hr@ochiltowerschool.org or directly apply below.