Autism Support Worker (Bolsover)

Autism East Midlands; Bolsover; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Care Certificate paid

DBS check

Refer a friend £500

Blue Light Card access

EAP

Job summary

Autism East Midlands is seeking Autism Support Workers in Bolsover to help make a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll support autistic adults with activities they enjoy and promote independent living skills, with full training provided and the chance to learn on the job.

No prior experience is required; we value the right attitude and commitment to our inclusive values. Various shifts are available across full-time, part-time and casual bookings.

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary.
• Full training is given.
• We look for someone with the right attitude and values to work with us.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic support including personal care and medication administration.
• Help individuals engage in activities they enjoy and promote independent living skills.
• Support integration into the local community and help manage anxieties and distressing behaviours.
• Work across a 24/7 rolling rota with early, late, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays.

Job description

Hours: Full-time, part-time and casual available

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 Bolsover area and is 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:

• 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
• Free initial DBS Check
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer a friend scheme worth £500
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

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.