Young Adult Support Worker - No Experience Needed plus Welcome Bonus in Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria

Job description

Join us to receive a £2,000 Welcome Bonus

We are thrilled to announce an amazing opportunity to join our team as an Adult Support Worker in one of our residential homes in the Grange over Sands area!

Role: Adult Support Worker

Location: Lindale, Grange over Sands 

Salary: Up to £28,908.36 per annum (sleep-in shifts paid extra) plus £2000 Welcome Bonus*

Hours:  Full Time, Permanent (43.5 hours per week, 12 hour days on a 2 week rolling rota) 

A typical shift pattern would be on a 2 week rotation – e.g. Week 1 Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun and week 2 Weds, Thur, Fri. 

Essential: A Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle - we need this because our young people and adults often have days out and so will need your help getting around to ensure they can enjoy these fulfilling days out!

*All applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK. Outcomes First Group is unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship of or take over ownership of any UK Right To Work documentation.*

What can we offer you?

We want our residents to have the best care possible, and that means making sure you have the best care for your wellbeing and mental wellbeing, therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Salary
  • Unqualified Support Worker = £28,275.00 per annum
  • Qualified Support Worker = £28,908.36 per annum
  • Sleep-ins paid at £52.50 per night
  • *Welcome Bonus available paid as £1,000 after 1 month and a further £1,000 in when successfully passing probation (month 6)*
• Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded Adult Care Worker Level 2 Diploma
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend!
• 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

We also offer market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to tailor a package that’s right for you, including but not limited too:

• 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
• Flexible salary finance, access your salary early in those times of need! (T&C apply)
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

Who we are looking for:

Our next Adult Support Worker will be someone with the following qualities:

• A Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle – we need this because our young people and adults often have days out and so will need your help getting around to ensure they can enjoy these fulfilling days out!
• People with a big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives
• Be patient, resilient and calming – a positive influence in our residents lives
• Willingness to learn not only about the people we support, but the ins and outs of Adult Residential Care, by working towards a funded qualification in Adult Care Work (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)

The Opportunity

Options Autism, a part of the Outcomes First Group of companies, is recruiting Adult Support Workers for one of our sites in the pleasant South Lakes Village of Lindale. Options Autism is part of the Outcomes First Group family along with 

Acorn Education and Care.

Greenacres houses young adults who have complex needs and require close supervision whilst being able to enjoy accessing the local community to take part in a range of activities. 

This home is a truly amazing places to work, filled with activity and fun. There's always something new and exciting to discover, making every day a unique opportunity to help the adults we care for discover a world that really cares.

We prioritise building skills and supporting our teams to enjoy what they do. That's why we create warm and welcoming residential environments where everyone can thrive. We've invested heavily in all our residential sites, taking time to find the right home in the right location for our adults and young people. This approach ensures that our homes are uniquely inviting and wonderful places to work.

Options Autism is a leading provider of education and care for neurodivergent children and young adults. Our schools and homes support neurodivergent individuals to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. 

How to Apply – its straight forward and easy!

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions 
2. Visit our website at 

   www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/

   where you can sort all of 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! 

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.

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.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

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