Complex Care Support Worker

Autism Plus; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount at Chocolate Factory

Health plan

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-Friend bonus

GloSave access

Company pension

Employee assistance

Mileage reimbursement

Training & development

Meaningful role

Job summary

Autism Plus in Hull is seeking a male-only Complex Care Support Worker to empower individuals with autism and complex needs. You will provide person-centred support at home, following Care Plans and ensuring dignity and privacy at all times. You will work with the Clinical Team and help individuals engage with their local community.

The role involves assisting with daily tasks, health and wellbeing, and developing shared interests and activities to improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults or young people with autism or complex needs.
• Ability to assess needs and follow care plans.
• Commitment to person-centered support.
• Willingness to work as a male-only role, as specified.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with complex needs/mental health issues at home per Care Plans.
• Provide positive behaviour support using appropriate strategies.
• Help with household tasks: cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care and paperwork.
• Offer emotional support and listen to concerns.
• Adapt communication to each individual’s needs and preferences.
• Respect privacy and maintain dignity at all times.
• Support the Clinical Team in their duties and act as a role model and companion.

Job description

About Autism Plus

Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.

In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.

We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.

About the Role:

MALE only position

Hours: Full time

Location: Hull

You will support and empower people to identify their goals, pursue their interests and hobbies, support their health and wellbeing, and be a part of their local community. You will need to provide innovative and Person Centred solutions for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Mental Health conditions and other disabilities irrespective of where and how they live, to improve their quality of life and to extend and exercise their rights to access more control over their lives.

Our Complex Care Support Workers assist individuals who have complex needs and/or mental health issues, in accordance with Care Plans and will offer positive behaviour support to individuals, who express their frustrations and needs through challenging behaviour, by using appropriate strategies.

Job Description (includes, but is not limited too)

• To assist individuals who have complex needs/mental health issues in their home, in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs
• To offer positive behaviour support to individuals who express their frustrations and needs through challenging behaviour by using appropriate strategies
• 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
• Assisting the Clinical Team in their clinical duties with the individual
• Becoming both a role model and companion to the individual and uncovering shared interests, such as hobbies and outings

What we offer:

• 20% discount at our Chocolate Factory in Knaresborough
• BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
• Refer‑a‑Friend cash reward scheme
• GloSave access (financial wellbeing & savings support)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• Ongoing training and continuous professional development
• A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day