Support Worker

Full Job Description

How would you like to be paid for 100% of your contractual hours, but only work 80%?”

This is what changing people's world feels like!

Salary: Up to £24,193.52 per annum

Location: Malvern; Worcestershire

Contract: Full Time; Permanent

**£500 Joining bonus, plus additional £500 bonus after 1 year of service**

Are you looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career where you can support people to reach their full potential and gain independent lives?

If so, look no further!

Your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance.

We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Options Autism are recruiting Young Adult and Adult Care Workers to join our teams within the Powick area. Our registered independent homes offer residential care for vulnerable adults with autism, complex needs and learning disabilities.

Our homes are based in Powick but are within commutable distance of Gloucester, Hereford, Worcester, Malvern and other surrounding towns and villages.

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 Adult care, by working towards a funded qualification in Adult Care Work.

What we can offer:

• Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship
• Enhanced overtime rates available
• 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 01905 830234 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.