Young Adult Support Worker
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,031.68 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Perth, Perth & Kinross |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 283315FAJ |
Summary
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 early (07:30 - 14:30), late (14:00-22:00) and double (07:30-22:00) shifts on a three week rolling rota.
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
Salary - Up to £27,031.68 per annum depending on experience
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 children and young people 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
Creatively learning about the young people, their interests, dislikes and triggers, and using this connection to establish rewarding relationships is central to the role.
Working with the young adults, you will strive to create a positive, engaging ethos of being socially involved and independent. You will work alongside them to support school or college placements, and promote community engagement that is sustained and productive. Overarching this, you will support the young adults 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 children and young people 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 children and young people. 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
Why join Options Autism?
We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first
We provide continuous professional development to take your career further
Funded accredited courses to develop your career
Discounted Gym membership and shopping vouchers
We build our bonds through a great social events calendar
Our Your Wellbeing Matters initiative provides total support
Our Employees Rewards Hub offers great rewards such as discount vouchers
Earn £1000 by referring a friend
Further earning potential through sleep ins and overtime
About us
Am Bruach service offers accommodation for five young adults, at a transition focused person-centred provision in Perth, Scotland. The service is situated just minutes walk from the city centre in an idyllic location overlooking the Tay and Perth. Specialising in providing care to young adults aged between 16 to 23 years old. Our service aims to support to a wide range of emotional difficulties, specifically for young adults with Autism and/or ADHD.
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.
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 early (07:30 - 14:30), late (14:00-22:00) and double (07:30-22:00) shifts on a three week rolling rota.
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
Salary - Up to £27,031.68 per annum depending on experience
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 children and young people 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
Creatively learning about the young people, their interests, dislikes and triggers, and using this connection to establish rewarding relationships is central to the role.
Working with the young adults, you will strive to create a positive, engaging ethos of being socially involved and independent. You will work alongside them to support school or college placements, and promote community engagement that is sustained and productive. Overarching this, you will support the young adults 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 children and young people 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 children and young people. 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
Why join Options Autism?
We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first
We provide continuous professional development to take your career further
Funded accredited courses to develop your career
Discounted Gym membership and shopping vouchers
We build our bonds through a great social events calendar
Our Your Wellbeing Matters initiative provides total support
Our Employees Rewards Hub offers great rewards such as discount vouchers
Earn £1000 by referring a friend
Further earning potential through sleep ins and overtime
About us
Am Bruach service offers accommodation for five young adults, at a transition focused person-centred provision in Perth, Scotland. The service is situated just minutes walk from the city centre in an idyllic location overlooking the Tay and Perth. Specialising in providing care to young adults aged between 16 to 23 years old. Our service aims to support to a wide range of emotional difficulties, specifically for young adults with Autism and/or ADHD.
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.