Young Adult Support Worker

Options Autism are hiring Young Adult Support Worker in the Perth region!

Role: Young Adult Support Worker

Salary: Up to £27,031.68 per annum depending on experience

Location: Falkland House School Perth, Fairmount Terrace, Perth

Hours: Permanent, 38 hours per week

Shifts: A mixture of 07:30-14:30, 14:00-22:00 and 07:30-22:00 shifts Monday to Sunday on a set rota pattern.

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

How we reward you

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


Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded qualification in Residential Childcare.

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

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

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

The opportunity

This is a role with an exciting career and development plan, structured to ensure our staff are trained, supported, and continually developed. We want to give you the best possible toolkit, to deliver outstanding care and support to our students and help them achieve incredible outcomes.

There will be a thorough induction, fully expensed training courses and the opportunity to expand your knowledge. You will be supported to gain the necessary qualification to meet SSSC registration requirements, and you will gain a firm understanding of autism spectrum disorder and associated support needs, within a positive, supportive working environment. It is a great opportunity to launch your career and see it flourish.

The Role

Across both our Falkland and Perth sites, creatively learning about the young people, their interests, dislikes and triggers, and using this connection to establish rewarding relationships is central to the role.

At Perth, working with the young people as they move beyond school, you will strive to create a positive, engaging ethos of being socially involved and independent. You will work alongside them to support college placements, and promote community engagement that is sustained and productive. Overarching this, you will support the young people with their independent living, working with them to develop their skills and establish healthy routines.

Who are we are looking for?

You don’t need any experience to join our team. If you come from hospitality, the army, outdoor activity centres or an office-based job but are eager to help young people to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you.

We know that the pupils in our care can be challenging, and we are looking for Care Workers who are up for that challenge. You will be patient and resilient, and able to recognise the reward in transforming a young person’s life. You will take care of everyday needs, using a calm, reliable approach that builds trust and confidence.

You will be friendly, approachable and kind in your dealings with the students. You will be committed to giving them the space and opportunity to thrive, playing your part in creating a nurturing environment in which they can fulfil their potential.

You will play a key role in the smooth-running of the site, and you will have a good grasp of safety and hygiene, and a conscientious dedication to the young people’s wellbeing. This is a role in which attention to detail really counts – and one that touches the real lives of people every day

About us

Falkland House School Perth and Am Bruach is an independent residential school for boys and girls from 12 to 23 years of age. Our young people have a range of Additional Support Needs including emotional and behavioural difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We were the first independent school in Scotland (outside of the NAS) to receive accreditation from the National Autistic Society. We have three residential houses within the building, accommodating up to 29 young people.

Falkland House School Perth opened in January 2023, currently supporting around 12 young people aged between 14 to 17 years of age towards greater independent living, support with college placements and community engagement.

The accommodation is split across a self-contained annexe for two young adults and a house for three young adults.

We are part of the Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Options Autism provide education and care across a number of schools and residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through relentless focus on caring and learning.

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

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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 PVG and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.
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