Autism Support Worker — Independence & Community

PERTHYN; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full and comprehensive training

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Generous holiday entitlement (up to 34

days leave per annum

Progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

Enhanced company sick pay

Job summary

Perthyn is recruiting experienced Female Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care to a lady with autism, enabling her to learn new skills and participate in her community. You will work as part of a team, building independence through daily living activities and engaging in social and leisure pursuits.

The role offers comprehensive induction, shadow shifts, regular supervision, and in-depth training. Flexible shifts include mornings, days, afternoons, evenings, and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Experience is essential.
• Experience in supporting people with autism and challenging behaviours would be essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to a lady with autism, helping her learn new skills and promote independence.
• Support daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, shopping) and engage in social/leisure activities in the community.
• Work as part of a team with the manager to develop practice and understanding of the service user.

Skills

Empathy

Flexible shifts

Full UK driving licence

Experience with autism

Job description

Perthyn is recruiting experienced Female Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care to a lady with autism, enabling her to learn new skills and participate in her community. You will work as part of a team, building independence through daily living activities and engaging in social and leisure pursuits.

The role offers comprehensive induction, shadow shifts, regular supervision, and in-depth training. Flexible shifts include mornings, days, afternoons, evenings, and sleep-ins.