Autism Support Worker

Jane Lewis Health & Social Care; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency in Ellesmere Port is seeking an Autism Support worker to provide compassionate, person-centred care to individuals with autism and dementia. The role offers flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and 24/7 support from the branch team. Candidates must have at least 6 months experience in a UK healthcare setting and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive free training

Weekly pay

24/7 support from branch team

Opportunity for NVQ access

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 18.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• 6 months of experience in a UK healthcare setting.
• Ability to work waking night shifts.
• Genuine passion for the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with autism and dementia across various settings.
• Provide person-centred care to promote independence.
• Collaborate with care teams for individual care plans.
• Attend mandatory face-to-face training sessions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to build rapport

Compassionate care

Job description

Overview

Autism Support worker – Reference: ASW/Ellesmereport/3

Pay rate: £14.01 per hour including holiday pay, weekly pay. Join Jane Lewis Healthcare as an Agency Care Assistant in the Ellesmere Port area. Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare agency that puts people first, and is committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting those most vulnerable.

As this is an agency position you would be offered shifts in a variety of settings including supported living and residential services, supporting a range of individuals with varying needs. There will be opportunities to work with elderly individuals living with dementia in the area.

This role also requires you to attend 4 days mandatory face to face training.

We can offer you a flexible position with opportunities for development and continuous support from our branch team.

Responsibilities

• Work across a range of settings (supported living and residential services) to support individuals with varying needs, including autism and dementia.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support to service users to promote independence and well-being.
• Collaborate with care teams to implement individual care plans.
• Attend the mandatory face-to-face training sessions as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Are over the age of 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship
• Have 6 months prior experience in a UK-based healthcare setting
• Able to work waking night shifts
• Have excellent communication skills and a good knowledge of the sector
• Good problem solving and support skills
• Can build a strong rapport with service users who have varying needs and abilities
• Have a genuine passion for working in the healthcare sector

Benefits

• Flexible shifts that fit around your lifestyle
• Pay Rate: From £14.01 per hour (Inclusive of Holiday Pay)
• 24/7 support from our friendly branch team
• Comprehensive free training
• Opportunity for further development, including access to NVQs
• Weekly pay

We want to hear from you! If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be an Agency Autism Support worker Wirral with Jane Lewis today!