Autism Support Worker (Heanor)

Autismo East Midlands; Ambergate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Sick pay

Induction and autism training

Care Certificate renewal

Qualifications during employment

DBS check provided

Pension scheme

Friendly work environment

Refer a friend

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Autism East Midlands in the Heanor area is looking for caring people to support autistic adults with a range of activities they enjoy and to promote independent living. You will provide holistic support, including personal care and medication administration, help with community integration, and assist with strategies to manage anxieties.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided. The role offers flexible full-time, part-time, and casual relief options and a friendly,

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Desirable background in care settings or NHS/social care.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic adults with activities they enjoy and promote independent living skills.
• Provide holistic support including personal care and medication administration.
• Assist with community integration and managing anxieties.
• Be open to training and develop skills with the team.

Job description

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 Heanor area and is easily commutable by car from the surrounding areas.

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who:

• Require a sponsorship to work in the UK
• Are under the age of 18

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

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.