Empowering Part-Time Support Worker (LD & Autism)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream

Blue light card

Simply Health

Buy and sell annual leave

Pension and Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a part-time support worker in Tamworth to empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will provide tailored assistance to help service users live independent, meaningful lives and participate in their local communities.

Training is provided, with opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. A DBS check is required, and sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Empathy and strong communication skills to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Commitment to promoting independence and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Adapt support to fit what each person needs and wants daily.
• Encourage people to make their own choices, big and small.
• Help people do things themselves to be as independent as possible.
• Support people to build confidence and life skills.
• Enable people to be part of their community, joining local clubs and connecting with friends and family.
• Be understanding and patient, allowing people to take their time and do things at their own pace.
• Celebrate people’s achievements, no matter how small they may seem.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Affinity Trust is seeking a part-time support worker in Tamworth to empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will provide tailored assistance to help service users live independent, meaningful lives and participate in their local communities.

Training is provided, with opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. A DBS check is required, and sponsorship is not available for this position.