Autism Support Worker

Autism East Midlands; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Autism East Midlands as an Autism Support Worker to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic individuals. You will provide holistic support across personal care, community integration, and skill development, with extensive training provided to enhance your capabilities in this rewarding role.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Occupational sick pay

Extensive induction with autism specialist training

Paid job-related qualifications

Free initial DBS Check

Employer pension scheme

Refer a friend scheme worth GBP500

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker, care assistant, or similar is beneficial.
• Full training provided for individuals without experience.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic individuals in various activities.
• Provide personal care and medication administration.
• Manage anxieties and behaviors in a holistic manner.

Skills

Attitude

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Do you want to make a difference to people s lives? Then come and join Autism East Midlands as an Autism Support Worker!

This is a job where you really will be making a difference to people s lives. You ll be supporting autistic people with a variety of activities that they enjoy and encouraging independent living skills.

You ll find this is a rewarding job, which promises variety as no two days are ever the same. You will be positively supporting people by providing holistic support including personal care, medication administration, integration into the local community and managing their anxieties, which they may communicate through distressing behaviour.

No experience is necessary, so don't worry if you don't think you know enough about how to support adults with autism. Full training is given. We are looking for someone who has the right attitude, who shares our values and who we can work with to develop their skills.

If you have experience as a support worker, care assistant, nursery assistant, or personal care assistant or have worked in the NHS, health care or in social care, this position will be suited to you too.

Our support is 24/7. The working pattern is on a rolling rota and includes a variety of shifts - early, lates, sleep-ins, weekends, bank holidays and flexible shift patterns.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Fully paid for Care Certificate, which is essential for those wanting to pursue a career in health and social care
• Paid job-related qualifications during employment
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer a friend scheme worth GBP500
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form.

Either way don t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.

Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you re a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, this cost will be met by Autism East Midlands. The successful applicant will need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a current cost of GBP13 per year

We require evidence to show your Right to Work in the UK (if applicable).

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