Empathetic Support Worker for Autism and Independent Living

Autism Plus; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 1 239 840 000 - 1 515 360 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

20% discount at Chocolate Factory

BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme

Blue Light Discount Card

Refer-a-Friend cash reward scheme

GloSave access

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage reimbursement for business

Ongoing training and development

Meaningful, rewarding role

Résumé du poste

Autism Plus in Leeds is seeking Support Workers to provide person-centred support to adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health needs in supported living services. The role covers varied shifts and requires empathetic, patient care.

You will work under Care Plans, assist with household tasks, health monitoring, and community activities, while respecting privacy and dignity. A fully paid 3-week induction is provided.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and compassionate to provide person-centred support.
• Able to commit to a fully paid induction (3 weeks).
• Full, clean Driving Licence.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Empathetic

Observant

Resilient

Compassionate

Clear communication

Domestic tasks & personal care

Description du poste

Autism Plus in Leeds is seeking Support Workers to provide person-centred support to adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health needs in supported living services. The role covers varied shifts and requires empathetic, patient care.

You will work under Care Plans, assist with household tasks, health monitoring, and community activities, while respecting privacy and dignity. A fully paid 3-week induction is provided.