Support Worker- Sessional

Location: Dunscore DG2

Pay: £12.65 per hour + £67.50 per sleep-in

Requirements: A full UK Manual driving licence; no sponsorship.

Are you ready for a role that truly makes a difference? If so, apply today and make this year the start of something amazing!

• Location:
  
  Dunscore DG2 (Dumfries)
• Contract:
  
  Bank / Zero Hour Contract (Permanent)
• Salary: £12.65 per hour and £67.50 per sleep (per night)
• Closing Date:
  Friday 27 February 2026

We welcome applicants with and without experience from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services.

At ACAD, you’re not just working — you’re shaping futures. Every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

• Support young people with daily routines – preparing them for school, meal times, and planning activities.
• Create a warm, homely environment via light housekeeping.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join fun activities such as trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Wallace Hall is a beautiful home in Dunscore, registered to support 6 young people. Our home consists of ‘The Main house’ and ‘The Annexe’ with beautiful grounds.

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager – focused on achieving outcomes for others. No prior experience? No problem – we’ll provide the training.

• £500 Welcome Bonus
• £1,000 Refer a Friend Bonus
• Full-time contract + Paid Induction
• Free PVG check + Ongoing Training

• Theatre, Attachment & Trauma, Relax Kids & more
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Care Tech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.