Experienced Autism Support Worker

Animated Designs, LLC; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Day Support Worker to join their team in Birmingham. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism. You will be part of a caring team, providing essential support to help residents achieve their daily goals and promote independence. With a focus on person-centred care, you'll engage residents in various activities and assist them in developing vital life skills. Join a supportive and award-winning organization that values your professional growth and offers career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction training

Career Progression Opportunities

Recommend a friend incentive

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Blue Light Card savings

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience with Autism and Challenging Behaviour.
• Previous experience as a support worker or healthcare assistant is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents to develop independence and life skills.
• Assisting people with daily activities and personal care.
• Maintaining records and drawing up risk assessments.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Experience with Challenging Behaviour

Support Worker Experience

Healthcare Assistant Experience

Domiciliary/Home Care Experience

Job description

NOT OPEN TO SPONSORSHIP

Day Support Worker Full Time Permanent

£11.55 per hour in Kings Heath

Day Shifts: 7:30am-3pm, 2:30pm-10pm & 7:30am-10pm.

Essential: At least 12 months experience with Autism and Challenging Behaviour. This is a challenging service, and we are seeking candidates who have experience with behaviours that may be described as challenging.

We are an award-winning organisation and an Investors in People accredited organisation, so you can be sure we will offer support and guidance during your career with us. Having previous experience as a support worker, healthcare assistant, or domiciliary/home care is essential.

Support Worker Benefits

1. A comprehensive induction offers a holistic journey combining immersive face-to-face theoretical and practical training sessions.
2. Career Progression Opportunities
3. Recommend a friend incentive
4. Employee Assistance Programme focused on your well-being.
5. Access to Blue Light Card savings discount savings

About the service

Swan is a residential service focusing on Learning Disability, Autism, and Challenging Behaviour. Service users are nonverbal and require full support with day-to-day living skills and promoting independence. We all work as a team to meet the needs of each individual based on a person-centred approach.

Support Worker duties:

1. Supporting residents to develop independence and life skills
2. Assisting people to achieve daily goals & daily activities such as arts, crafts, and hobbies
3. Assisting with the development of person-centred plans for our residents
4. This includes employment, education, and other opportunities
5. Maintaining records and drawing up risk assessments
6. Providing personal care where needed, always working towards more independence
7. Supporting people in undertaking daily activities or development

About Us

At Precious, we empower individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Conditions, and other complex needs to live as independently as possible, become integral members of the community, and achieve their goals and aspirations through individual care pathways.

Any successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.