Senior Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Chard, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

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

Role:        Senior Adult Support Worker

Salary:     £30,000.00 per annum 

Hours:     40 hours per week

Contract: Full-time, Permanent 

Location: Chard, Southwest

Essential: A Full UK Driving Licence, NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

How we reward you

We want our residents to have the best care possible, therefore we will make sure you are provided with the best care we can provide by way of the following:

  • Basic salary: £30,000.00 per annum 
  • Sleep-ins: £63.00 per night
  • Earn £1000 by referring a friend
  • Requirement to be on-call
  • 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

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 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
  • Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

The Opportunity

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

  • Mandatory: A minimum of 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 care staff and taking charge of the Home in the absence of the Registered Manager
  • Supporting and supervising the Service Users 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 care 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

WHO ARE WE

Outcomes First Group

Our Vision - We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world.

Our Mission - Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, their families, and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing and learning.

Our Promise - We are kind to ourselves and each other...We work together... and we make things happen.

Our Promise sits alongside our Vision and Mission. It describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together, and behave. 

It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.

The Location

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

At Ashcroft, care and support is provided for three young adults with learning disability, autism and other care 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.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

To apply now please click Apply on Company Site and follow the on screen instructions or call us today on 01204 927626 and speak to one our dedicated talent scouts

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.


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