Compassionate Autism Support Worker

Jobtrain; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount at Chocolate Factory (Knaresb

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Discount Card

Refer‑a‑Friend cash reward

GloSave financial wellbeing

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage reimbursement

Ongoing training and CPD

Rewarding role with impact

Job summary

Autism Plus in the North of England is seeking dedicated care support workers to assist adults and young people with autism and related conditions. This female-only role operates on a 2-week rolling rota, covering days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with duties ranging from daily living support to social integration.

The role requires empathy, good communication, and the ability to adapt interactions to individual needs, with driving licence as a desirable requirement.

Qualifications

• Full, clean Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• To assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs.
• Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks including cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care and paperwork.
• Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.
• Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language.
• To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.
• Becoming both a role model and companion to the individual and uncovering shared interests, such as hobbies and outings.
• Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.
• Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable.
• Supporting individuals to pursue hobbies, interests, leisure activities and new skills, enabling them to integrate within the local community.
• Helping individuals with budgeting and paying bills.
• Handle petty cash on their behalf according to company procedures.
• Accompanying individuals to appointments and meetings with other agencies and healthcare professionals.
• Working with families to help them to support individuals in the most effective way possible.
• Liaising with other support workers, social workers and relevant members of the health care profession.

Job description

Autism Plus in the North of England is seeking dedicated care support workers to assist adults and young people with autism and related conditions. This female-only role operates on a 2-week rolling rota, covering days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with duties ranging from daily living support to social integration.

The role requires empathy, good communication, and the ability to adapt interactions to individual needs, with driving licence as a desirable requirement.