Community Support Worker (Chesterfield)

Autism East Midlands; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism East Midlands seeks passionate and dedicated Community Support Workers in Chesterfield to provide exceptional support to individuals with autism. In this role, you'll assist individuals in achieving their full potential and well-being while being part of a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills and a commitment to continuous development in health and social care.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Career Pathway with comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Great communication skills required.
• Experience in Health & Social Care beneficial.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to support individuals with autism.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals based on their needs, ensuring support.
• Manage well-being and positive behavior of autistic adults.
• Collaborate with external agencies and write reports.

Skills

Communication

Passion for people

IT Skills

Education

NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Do you want to make a real difference? We're looking for support workers who want to develop their skills to specialise with autism.

Working as a support worker for Autism East Midlands means you will be providing exceptional support for individuals with Autism.

No two days are the same. Your job will be key in encouraging independence, boosting service users’ self-confidence, and keeping them safe.

If you’ve previously worked as a support worker or in Health & Social care and have knowledge of CQC requirements, this will be beneficial. Alternatively, lived experience is welcomed.

As a support worker you will:

• Assist individuals based on their needs, ensuring they receive support
• Attending reviews and liaising with external agencies.
• Be the young person’s champion and as part of the wider team strive to ensure that they achieve their aspirations and full potential.
• Helping individuals in the community and doing the things they love which can range from the cinema, arts & crafts, sports, shopping and much more.
• Manage the well-being and positive behaviour of autistic adults, ensuring that their needs beliefs and cultural values are met.
• Supporting a person with personal care and other complex health needs, ensuring that person’s dignity and independence is promoted.
• Writing and maintaining Positive Behavioural Support Plans, Risk Assessments and Session Plans.

What are we looking for?

• You’ll have great communication skills
• You’ll embody our values; you’ll be kind, dedicated and have a passion for people.
• You’ll bring passion and enthusiasm to the role
• You’ll be keen to develop and work towards an NVQ in Health & Social Care
• You’ll be comfortable with IT and have experience using emails

In return we offer:

· 33 days annual leave

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Career Pathway with comprehensive training

Please note: We are a Disability Confident Employer, please make us aware if you consider yourself to have a disability so that reasonable adjustments can be made.

If you think you'd be a good fit for this role, we would love for you to get in touch!

Job you are applying for: Community Support Worker (Chesterfield)

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