Support Worker - PLUS WELCOME BONUS ! £500 on starting and £500 after six months
£29,967.24 per annum (inclusive of sleep ins, based on 8 sleep ins per month)
Kirkby, Lonsdale, Cumbria
OFG are an equal opportunities provider and are proud to provide sponsorship to Support Workers. We welcome applicants who are already residing in the UK!
Options Autism are recruiting Adult Support Workers to join our team in Middleton Fells - a brand-new site supporting adults aged 18 to 64 with Autism Spectrum conditions and Learning Disabilities.
Our residential homes provide high quality accommodation for adults with autism, complex needs and/or learning disabilities. This would be an ideal role for those interested in supporting adults with varied and complex needs.
Who we are looking for:
Although, experience is not required, we need people who fit the following criteria
- People with a big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives
- Understanding that the people we care for can be challenging
- Be patient, resilient and calming
- Become the “go to” person for help, support and guidance with their everyday needs
- Willingness to learn not only about the people we support, but the ins and outs of Children’s Residential Care, by working towards a funded qualification in Adult Care Work (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)
What we can offer:
- Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded Adult Care Work qualification. (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)
- Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year(with options to purchase more)
- 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 offering 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
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
How do I apply?
· Click the apply button below NOW! Or call 01204 558 055 for more information!
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, more time for you! Dependent upon site location.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.