Autism Support Worker (Nottingham)

Autismo East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (33)

Sick pay (Occupational)

Autism specialist induction training

Care Certificate paid

Paid job-related qualifications

DBS check paid

Employer pension scheme

Friendly and supportive work環境

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card access

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptionleave

Flexible shift patterns

Job summary

Autism East Midlands is looking for an Autism Support Worker to help improve lives in the Nottinghamshire area. You will support autistic people with activities they enjoy, encourage independent living skills, and provide holistic care including personal care and community integration.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided; the role offers full-time, part-time, and casual relief positions on a rolling rota, with diverse shifts and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary; full training is provided.
• You will be supporting autistic people with activities they enjoy and encouraging independent living skills.
• Rolling rota with a variety of shifts: early, lates, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic people with activities they enjoy and encourage independence.
• Provide holistic support including personal care, medication administration, and managing anxieties or distressing behaviour.
• Assist with integration into the local community and daily living tasks.
• Follow a rolling rota and flexible shift patterns.

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 Nottinghamshire 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 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.