Support Worker

Full Job Description

Options Autism are hiring Adult Support Workers in the Birmingham region.

Role: Adult Support Worker

Salary:   £22,425 per annum 

Location: Kingstanding, Birmingham

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week, various shift patterns - flexibility with changing shift patterns essential)

Essential: Right to work in the UK required ( UK applicants only - Sponsorship not offered)

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Salary:     £22,425 per annum 
• Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded Adult Care Worker Level 2 Diploma
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

The Opportunity

Our next Adult Support Worker will be someone who has: 

• Experience not essential  
• Driving would be beneficial but not essential 
• Experience administering medication if possible 
• Experience shift leading  
• Excellent communication skills
• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives.
• Patience, resilience, and calmness.

Some of your duties would include:

• Creating fun and fulfilling days with occupants to enjoy and explore their hobbies. 
• Supporting individuals to develop independent life skills
• Safeguarding of occupants at all times
• Assisting and transporting occupants to activities and hobbies 
• Accurate record keeping

About us:

Respite Breaks Group provides education day services and a small respite break home for autistic adults or adults with learning difficulties and physical disabilities. They support people at 14 sites across the Midlands and are currently working with around 140 young adults.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join us?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. Our benefits package includes free parking, shopping discounts and cashback via our ‘Rewards Hub’, and access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part of our ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ programme.

As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal goals. We also offer accredited training programmes including Diplomas and NVQs, supplemented by ongoing learning opportunities.

Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference.

How to Apply
1.    Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions 
2.    Visit our website at www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/ where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job! 

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.