Autism Support Worker (Bolsover)

Autismo East Midlands; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Sick pay

Induction training

Care Certificate

DBS paid

Pension scheme

Friendly team

Blue Light Card access

Job summary

Autism East Midlands is seeking an Autism Support Worker to help people live more independently by taking part in activities they enjoy and supporting daily living. No experience is required as full training is provided.

You will support adults with autism with personal care, community integration, and managing anxieties, with a rolling rota including early, late, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays across Bolsover.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with autism with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Encourage independence by taking part in activities they enjoy.
• Assist with community integration and managing anxieties.

Job description

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:

• 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 £
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

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.