Community Support Worker (Chesterfield, Derby, Swadlincote)

Autismo East Midlands; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Sick pay Occupational

Autism specialist induction

Care Certificate paid

Paid qualifications during employment

DBS check paid

Employer pension scheme

Friendly work environment

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card access

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption-leav

Job summary

Autism East Midlands is seeking a Community Autism Support Worker to help autistic service users in the Derbyshire area (Chesterfield, Derby and Ripley). You will provide holistic support, promoting independence, community participation and emotional well-being, with full training given.

A full driving license and business-use insurance are required. No previous experience is necessary; the role offers development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Positive attitude and willingness to develop skills.
• Experience in care roles, NHS or health/social care is welcomed.
• Must have a full driving license and be willing to have business-use insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic support including personal care and daily living activities.
• Encourage independent living and community integration for service users.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and IPC measures in the setting.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families and colleagues.
• Familiarise with Autism East Midlands systems and care processes.
• Keep accurate, secure records and comply with GDPR.
• Liaise with families, clinical teams and external agencies appropriately.
• Develop understanding of autism and implement CALM and Positive Behaviour Support.
• Complete Care Certificate and mandatory training requirements.
• Log incidents on internal reporting systems and follow care plans.
• Work flexibly to rota requirements and contract terms.
• Communicate effectively within the team to ensure continuity of care.
• Understand communication methods of those supported and adapt accordingly.
• Adhere to the Autism East Midlands Code of Conduct.

Job description

Community Autism Support Worker

Location: Derbyshire Area - Chesterfield, Derby and Ripley

Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Then come and join Autism East Midlands as a Community 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.

Please note that a full driving license will be required for this role, and you must be willing to have business cover on your insurance for work-related driving responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure high standards of professional care and practice for service users are established and maintained. Including providing appropriate attention to independent living, physical, cultural, social, learning, vocational aspiration, recreational and emotional need.
• To ensure high standards of cleanliness across the setting, being mindful of IPC measures in the service you work.
• Adhere to developing positive working relationships with service users, families and team members, including the ability to know your own limitations and seek support when required.
• To familiarise with Autism East Midlands systems and processes in delivering high standards of care and support.
• To ensure all records that you maintain are up to date and are kept secure and confidential, adhering to general data protection regulations (GDPR).
• To liaise with families, the clinical team and external agencies in a professional manner and record appropriately within the bounds of confidentiality.
• To further develop an understanding of autism and implement in practice.
• To further develop an understanding of CALM and Positive Behaviour Support and embed within the service.
• To complete all elements of the Care Certificate and mandatory training.
• To access internal IT systems regularly and to log incidents on reporting systems.
• To ensure compliance with the service finance procedures.
• To work flexibly as required by the rota and the terms of your contract, and as directed by your manager.
• To effectively communicate within the team to ensure continuity of care is maintained.
• To develop an understanding of communication methods of those supported in the service.
• To work in a safe way, following individual support plans and risk assessments as well as company policies and procedures.
• To support service users with personal care when required.
• To provide support and assistance in line with individual support plans.
• To adhere to the Autism East Midlands Code of Conduct.

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable 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

Either way don’t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.

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, this cost will be met by Autism East Midlands. The successful applicant will need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a current cost of £13 per year

We require evidence to show your Right to Work in the UK (if applicable).