Autism Support Worker

Confidential; Worksop; In loco; GBP 19.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33

Occupational sick pay

Extensive induction with autism

Fully paid for Care Certificate

Paid job-related qualifications during

Free initial DBS Check

Employer pension scheme

Friendly and supportive work enviro

Refer a friend scheme worth £500

Access to the Blue Light Card scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption

Descrizione del lavoro

Autism East Midlands in Worksop is seeking a dedicated Autism Support Worker to help autistic adults with activities they enjoy and to build independent living skills. No prior experience required; full training is provided and the right attitude is valued.

You'll work on a rolling rota with shifts including early, late, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays across Nottinghamshire. The role offers a supportive environment, a comprehensive induction, and opportunities to develop skills in health

Competenze

• No experience is necessary; full training is given.
• Right attitude and values, with willingness to develop skills.
• Experience in care roles or NHS/healthcare may suit you too.

Mansioni

• Support autistic people with activities they enjoy and encourage independent living skills.
• Provide holistic support including personal care and managing anxieties.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Support integration into the local community.
• Work on a rolling rota with early, late, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays.
• Full training provided and a positive attitude is valued.

Descrizione del lavoro

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

We are looking for full-time, dedicated Autism Support Workers to join our friendly team in Worksop. 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 Nottinghamshire area and are easily commutable by car from the surrounding areas.

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

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.