Community Support Worker - Wareham

TN United Kingdom; Wareham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative organization focused on empowering individuals with autism. As a Community Support Worker, you'll engage in meaningful activities, promote independence, and provide essential personal care. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, including training and a chance to earn an accredited qualification. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a welcome bonus and generous annual leave. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

£400 Welcome Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Up to 33 Days Annual Leave

Employee Referral Scheme

Discounts

Cashback Healthcare

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with autism.
• Ability to maintain accurate care records.

Responsibilities

• Support communication and daily choices for clients.
• Provide personal care and maintain care plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Personal Care

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PECS Boards

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Community Support Worker - Wareham, Wareham

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Client:

Autism Unlimited

Location:

Wareham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

10

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Autism Support Worker - Wareham

Here at Autism Unlimited, we run a dedicated adult services programme. We are currently recruiting for one of our care packages in the West. We seek a mature, spontaneous, fun, adaptable, and proactive individual to join our community team in Wareham.

Requirements:

• Full Driving license and access to your own vehicle are essential.

The role:

Jack is in his early 30s. He enjoys long country walks, trips to Paultons Park, musical theatre, Disney films, music, and reading. He has an established routine and communicates mainly through PECS boards, requiring staff to support his communication and daily choices.

Support worker duties include:

• Sharing skills and knowledge to promote independence and good life skills.
• Maintaining accurate records related to care plans, finances, appointments, and medication.
• Following and adapting support plans to ensure comfort and happiness.
• Providing personal care, including hygiene, bathing, and medication support.
• Participating in a 12-week induction with training, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.
• Opportunity to earn an accredited qualification after probation.
• Access to a learning portal for ongoing skill development.
• Benefits include a £400 Welcome Bonus, cycle to work scheme, up to 33 days annual leave, employee referral scheme (£400 per successful referral), discounts, cashback healthcare, and mental health support.

Our commitment:

We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals we support. Recruitment involves disclosure and barring checks, and we support reasonable adjustments in the application process.