Adult Senior Support Worker

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Options Autism are hiring Senior Adult Support Workers in the Chard region!

Role: Senior Adult Support Worker

Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Essential: A Full UK Driving Licence

How we reward you

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

• Basic salary: Up to £30,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)
• Welcome bonus: £750 after 1 month and a further £750 after passing 6 months probation
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend
• Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year (with options to purchase more and potential increments dependant on role)
• 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!
• Critical illness cover

The Opportunity

Our next Senior Adult Support Worker will be someone who has: 

• Mandatory: Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care (Adults)
• Mandatory: A Full UK Driving Licence
• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives.
• Patience, resilience, and calmness.

Some of your duties will include:

• Supervising staff and taking charge in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Supporting and supervising the occupants in the implementation of an individual programme of life skills, key skills and independence skills and leisure in their Home and the community
• Administering medication in accordance with Company and Regulatory Body policies and procedures
• Leading, supervising and motivating the team within the home
• Operating at all times in accordance with Company policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Child Protection, Whistleblowing, Complaints and Representations and Behaviour Policies

The Location

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, are recruiting a Senior Adult Support Worker to join our team within Somerset. 

At Ashcroft, support is provided for three young adults with learning disabilities, autism and other needs including sensory impairments and epilepsy. The accommodation provides an environment where stability and consistency enable each individual to feel safe, secure, build self-esteem and develop life skills enabling independent living.

Ashcroft is situated within walking distance of Chard town centre, which has local amenities such as health and leisure facilities, shops and cafés. Chard is central between Taunton and Yeovil, offering road links to the M5 and the A303, as well as major bus and train routes to popular commuter areas.

Options Autism are Specialists in Education, Care and Therapy for young people with autistic spectrum conditions, learning difficulties, complex behaviour associated with autism and anxiety and mental health needs

To apply now please click Apply on Company Site and follow the on-screen instructions or call us today on and speak to one our dedicated talent scouts!

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.

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