Care Support Assistant, ISL Sunderland (VN483)

North East Autism Society; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in North-east England seeks a Care Support Assistant for their Supported Living service in Sunderland. The role involves assisting autistic and neurodivergent individuals with daily tasks and promoting independence in a supportive environment. Applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, with training provided to ensure all team members can make a positive impact.

Benefits

Over 7 weeks’ holiday per year

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Instant access to up to 40% of salary as earned

Support to achieve a Diploma in Health and Social Care

Further specialist training opportunities

Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and venues

Access to Blue Light Card for discounts

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing

Beautiful working environment

Qualifications

• Experience is valued but not essential; training will be provided.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills are crucial.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with individuals in care.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic and neurodivergent individuals with personal and household tasks.
• Assist with shopping, meal preparation, and community activities.
• Provide round-the-clock care to enable independent living.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Friendliness

Approachability

Job description

Job Details: Care Support Assistant, ISL Sunderland (VN483)

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name: Care Support Assistant, ISL Sunderland (VN483)

Work Location: Sunderland

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full Time

Salary: £23,975.47 rising to £25,505.00 with increments, paid annually

Benefits available to you:

• Base salary with increments
• Sleep-ins at around £60 per shift to boost your salary
• Over 7 weeks’ holiday per year
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it
• Support to achieve a Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Further specialist training opportunities
• Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues
• Access to Blue Light Card for emergency and social care staff discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing
• Beautiful working environment

About the role:

Our Supported Living service provides bespoke round-the-clock care for autistic and/or neurodivergent young people and adults, enabling them to live independently in their own homes. You will support them both at home and in the community, assisting with personal and household tasks, shopping, meal preparation, outings, appointments, and activities they enjoy.

Care Support Assistant Job Description and Person Specification:

About you:

Experience is valued but not essential; comprehensive induction, training, and mentoring will be provided. We seek team players with a positive attitude, resilience, friendliness, approachability, and good communication skills, capable of building trusting relationships with those in our care. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds with varied skills and interests, aiming to make a genuine difference in people's lives.

About us:

With over 40 years of experience, we lead in providing care and education for autistic and/or neurodivergent individuals across North-east England. Our team of over 1,200 staff works across various services, and many have advanced through our internal career progression. We are committed to safeguarding, promoting welfare, and promoting diversity and inclusion as an employer.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must not be barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. We guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria. We are an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all.