Compassionate Care Support Worker - Empower Independence

AUTISM PLUS LIMITED; Thorne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount at Chocolate Factory

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Discount Card

Refer-a-Friend cash reward

GloSave access

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage reimbursement

Ongoing training and CPD

Meaningful role

Job summary

AUTISM PLUS LIMITED in the United Kingdom is seeking Support Workers to join the Thorne Residential Service. The role involves compassionate, person-centred support for individuals with autism and learning disabilities, helping them live as independently as possible and pursue personal goals.

Full training is provided, including a fully paid three-week induction. You will support daily living, health needs, and community involvement, while upholding dignity and privacy at all times.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, observant, and resilient.
• Compassionate and can appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience.
• Take pride in doing a great job.
• Enjoy helping others.
• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations.
• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach.

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.
• 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.
• To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.
• 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.

Job description

AUTISM PLUS LIMITED in the United Kingdom is seeking Support Workers to join the Thorne Residential Service. The role involves compassionate, person-centred support for individuals with autism and learning disabilities, helping them live as independently as possible and pursue personal goals.

Full training is provided, including a fully paid three-week induction. You will support daily living, health needs, and community involvement, while upholding dignity and privacy at all times.