Autism Support Worker (Heanor)

Autism East Midlands; Heanor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives. This role involves supporting autistic individuals in various activities, promoting their independence, and providing essential care. You'll enjoy a rewarding and varied work environment where no two days are the same. With full training provided, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a fulfilling career in health and social care. The supportive team is committed to your development, ensuring you have the skills needed to thrive in this important role.

Benefits

Extensive induction with autism specialist training

Fully paid Care Certificate

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

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full training provided for the right candidate.
• Experience in social care or health care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic individuals with daily activities and encourage independence.
• Provide holistic support including personal care and medication management.

Skills

Support for autistic individuals

Personal care

Medication administration

Community integration

Managing anxieties

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Hours: 37 hours per week (Part-time also available)

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.

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.

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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