Care Professional – Support Work – 8 hours/week – Sociable young man with Autism – DRIVING ESSE[...]

Home Instead; Salford; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 17,908; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Award winning training

Mileage paid at 45p/mile

Career development opportunities

Recognition for your work

Job summary

A local community care service in Salford is seeking a dedicated Care Professional to assist a friendly young man with autism. The position involves supporting him during two four-hour visits each week, encouraging social interactions and exploring various locations. Essential requirements include strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and Class A Business Insurance. Competitive rates of pay, award-winning training, and recognition for your important work are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism support is highly desirable.
• A good and clear standard of spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive the client to various locations safely.
• Support the client during community visits.
• Encourage the client to try new experiences safely.
• Build trust with the client and family.
• Communicate effectively to ensure client comfort.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Patient, empathetic, and supportive

Tools

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Class A Business Insurance

Job description

Care Professional – Support Work – 8 hours/week – Sociable young man with Autism – DRIVING ESSENTIAL to the role.

• Part-time


• Competative rate of pay £12.00 per hour weekdays (double on Bank Holidays) £13/hour weekends – no catch.


• Mileage paid at 45p/mile.


• Award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities


• Genuine appreciation and recognition of the important work that you will undertake as a Care Professional with Home Instead.

Home Instead knows that you are not “just a carer” and we value what you do.

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We have been rated \"Outstanding\" by the Care Quality Commission in 2017 and 2023.

It is ESSENTIAL to be a driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name with Class A Business Insurance in order to be able to fulfil this role.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further.

We are looking for Care Professionals that recognise the importance of the work that they do. We need good communicators and problem solvers with a professional approach to the important work that they do. We need people that can’t help but CARE. “Just a carer?” No such thing!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Professional to assist a friendly, chatty young man in his 30s with autism. This role involves supporting him during two four-hour visits each week to help him explore his community and beyond. It is ESSENTIAL to be a driver with a reliable vehicle insured in your name to fulfil this role.

Two four-hour shifts per week:

Tuesday: 4 hours

Friday: 4 hours

Key Responsibilities:

• To drive our client to various locations safely and reliably.


• To support our client during visits to shops, fast food outlets, nature spots, and other places of interest.


• To encourage our client to try new experiences in a safe and supportive manner.


• To build a positive and trusting relationship with our client and his family and promote social interaction.


• To communicate clearly and effectively to ensure his comfort and understanding. A good and clear standard of spoken English is essential.

Experience with the following is highly desirable:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Patient, empathetic, and supportive.


• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle and buisness insurance.


• Understanding of autism and the ability to provide appropriate support.

We will provide full training to the successful candidate including:

• Safeguarding Adults/Children


• Hand hygiene


• Autism / Aspergers


• Additional training support as needed.

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us 0161 870 3861 to learn more.

Home Instead are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Things to consider

The role will be subject to a DBS check.

It is ESSENTIAL to be a driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name with Class A Business Insurance.

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/salford-worsley/ for more information.

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