Job Description
Complex Needs Support Worker (PMLD)
37.5 hours per week
£19,692 per year - £10.10 per hour
Sandwell B68 – Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities
Do you know how to make a difference? Do you want to work alongside others who are as motivated and dedicated as you are? If so, we think you’d make a great addition to our friendly and experienced team in Sandwell.
There are no specific qualifications or experience required for our Support Worker roles, beyond a good attitude and a willingness to learn.
Why choose Options for Life?
· 35 days annual leave pro rata
· Pension with company contribution
· Company paid enhanced DBS
· Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate
· Support of an experienced and friendly team of colleagues
· £50 refer a friend scheme
· Free access to over 80 online training courses
· We’re an organisation that puts people with learning disabilities at the heart of everything we do
· Birthday day off (on completion of probationary period)
Who will I be supporting?
· Adults with complex needs – many of our participants use wheelchairs and are double incontinent and require exercise programmes and the use of specialist equipment through assessments provided by the local physiotherapist, as well as sensory engagement assessments provided by local OT’s, these are then used to provide individual schedules to support individual needs
· Supporting individual participants to get the most from activities that we provide, many of our activities take into account their sensory needs
· Enabling social interaction, with community based activities to promote a sense of belonging
· Staff receive a comprehensive training programme to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the needs of our uniquely individual participants
Other important information:
· Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
· An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Options for Life
· We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workplace.
· If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made, we can offer support to complete your application- please contact Jeorgia Nasser on 0121 544 6611.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19,692.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: PMLD0223