Autism Support Worker

Autism East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Autism East Midlands as an Autism Support Worker where you'll make a positive impact on people's lives. The role involves providing holistic support, including personal care and encouraging independence. We offer training and have flexible, part-time positions available in Nottingham, ideal for those looking to start a rewarding career in social care.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Occupational sick pay

Extensive induction with autism specialist training

Fully funded Care Certificate

Paid job-related qualifications

Free initial DBS Check

Employer pension scheme

Friendly work environment

Refer a friend scheme worth £500

Access to the Blue Light Card scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; training provided.
• Looking for candidates with the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic individuals in various activities.
• Provide personal care, medication administration, and community integration.
• Help manage anxieties and behaviour issues.

Skills

Support

Compassion

Communication

Job description

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Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Then come and join us 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.

We have full-time, part-time and casual relief positions available in the Nottingham area and is easily commutable by car from surronding areas such as Mapperley, West Bridgford, Kirkby in Ashfield, Bulwell and Arnold.

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.

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 £500
• 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, we will meet any initial costs

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