Bank Autism Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Inverness; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking dedicated Support Workers in southern Inverness to assist two young men with complex autism. The role involves supporting their independence and engaging in various physical activities. Ideal candidates are patient, empathetic, and physically fit, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

No Uniform

Ongoing Professional Development

Shopping Discounts Scheme

Paid PVG

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting individuals with complex autism is essential.
• Must be physically fit to support active individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support two young men with complex autism to live independently.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Engage in various activities including gym, swimming, and outdoor activities.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Compassion

Reliability

Determination

Job description

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What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

Our Benefits:

• £13.01 per hour
• Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
• Work for an award-winning Charity that invests all its profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
• Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
• We will pay for your PVG
• Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
• Shopping Discounts Scheme
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enrich the lives of people with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do.

Since the early days, we’ve grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision of ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and our strategy ‘Best Lives Possible’. We have strong values and we’re proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over national and regional awards! We are also focused on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people we support, and in return, we invest in pay, recognition, wellbeing, and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support, and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop if you decide to advance your career with us.

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role: Are you an experienced Care Assistant or Support Worker with a genuine desire to help improve the lives of vulnerable people? Is it important for you to have a satisfying job where you feel supported? If so, we want to hear from you! We are recruiting for Support Workers in southern Inverness to support 2 young men with complex autism to live independently in their own homes, located next door to each other. The men we support are very active and require staff who are physically fit to support them. They walk up to 7 miles per day, go to the gym, trampolining, swimming, and horse riding weekly. They enjoy visiting family, playing Nintendo, watching YouTube, cooking, drawing, playing, listening to music, and outdoor activities. Our team supports with activities such as:

• Medication administration
• Assisting with personal care
• Maintaining the homes and finances of the people we support

Previous experience supporting individuals with complex autism is essential, as we require staff who are resilient and can maintain strong boundaries. Routine and positive reinforcement are key. Shifts start at 8am and finish at 10pm. Both gentlemen have overnight support, including awaking night shifts from 10pm - 8am and sleepovers. Currently, we are recruiting for day shifts and sleepover cover. We also have bank roles for periods of leave and sickness.

Our values:

We recognize that working in social care requires a special person. We recruit based on values and from all walks of life: from experienced support workers and those with lived experience to newcomers. Our core values are We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, guiding high-quality, consistent care. We look for people with:

• Patience
• Empathy, compassion, sensitivity
• A strong work ethic
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Determination