Complex Needs Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Complex Needs Support Worker roles across Options for Life's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,692 - £19,692 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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