Adult Support Worker - Waking Nights in Uxbridge

Job description

Options Autism are hiring Adult Support Workers in the Middlesex region!

Role: Adult Support Worker - Waking Nights

Salary: £26,000.00 - £26,457.60 per annum

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

Location: Uxbridge, Middlesex

How we reward you

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

• Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care - Adults. (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

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

Purpose of Role

To provide the highest quality of care and support as part of a care team to adults we support (those with mild to severe learning disabilities) in accordance with Company policies, procedures, practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To provide the agreed support to meet physical, social, emotional, and personal care needs, providing a comfortable home where those we support feel valued, happy, secure and become active citizens within their community.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (see Job Description for Full List)

• Make and ensure that accurate and appropriate entries are made in Service Users records and record as necessary, strictly in accordance with Company and local policies and procedures
• Safeguard all Service Users within the home and ensure their safety and wellbeing
• Administer medication in accordance with the standards set by the Regulatory Body and the policies and procedures of the home
• To work with relevant internal staff to ensure that medication for Service Users is ordered as required
• Work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling Service Users to develop from needing external control to developing self-control.
• To undertake duties to include driving, laundry, cleaning and cooking (as required) to ensure that the Service User’s needs are met
• Ensure that all Service User personal financial transactions are recorded and administered in accordance within individual agreement, company and Regulatory body policies and procedures   
• Take on specific tasks related to the day-to-day administration and organisation of the home 
• Support the Service Users in the implementation of an individual programme for their life skills/key skills/ independence skills and leisure in their home and the community   
• Support the Service Users within the home in accordance with their personal/pathway/placement plans and the policies, procedures and practices of the home
• Organised and participate in appropriate activities and enable Service Users to take part in a wide variety of activities
• Through the duration of the night shift, routinely carry out checks of clients and the building
• To offer appropriate assistance and advice to clients as required to fulfil their emotional and personal care needs which may involve washing, dressing, toileting, intimate personal care, administering medication, moving and handling (in accordance with Health and Safety Guidelines), basic nursing and emotional support

The Location

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, are recruiting Adult Support Workers to join our teams within the Middlesex area. 

The Old Vicarage is an established accommodation based in a residential area, with 8 bedrooms, a large garden, conservatory, patio, gym and quiet room.  A homely environment where each individual is supported to work towards personal independence, gain life skills and live a fulfilling life.

We are based in Uxbridge and are within commutable distance from Slough, Harrow, Ealing and surrounding towns and villages.

Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly.

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.

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 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!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our Service Users, pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Uxbridge

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

05-11-2024

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English