Female Support Worker

LDA Care Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Bonus

Perkbox

Wellbeing support (EAP & Virtual GP)

Free specialist training

Ongoing training & coaching

Career progression

Pension enrolment

Paid holiday

Sick pay

Weekly pay

Job summary

LDA Care Ltd is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide 360 wrap-around care for an individual with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs. You will work on a full-time basis, delivering compassionate support across day and night to enable independence and well-being.

The role requires empathy, reliability and the ability to adapt to changing needs, with opportunities for ongoing training and development. A driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Understand Autism and its impact on daily living.
• Ability to advocate positively for the individual.
• Be patient, empathetic and supportive in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 360 wrap-around support across day and night.
• Support daily living activities and community integration.
• Be a positive and proactive advocate for the individual.

Skills

Autism awareness

Mental health understanding

Team player

Patient and empathetic

Flexible schedule

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description: Female Support Worker

Pay: £13.00 per hour Days / £13.00 per hour Sleeping Nights / £14.00 per hour Nights / £19.50 per hour Bank Holidays

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 awarded (T&C's apply)

We are currently recruiting for afull time and bank support workerto work with an individual who has autism, mild learning disabilities and mental health needs within the ASKERN, Doncaster.

We are not a recruitment agency.

Role Description

We are committed to Equal opportunities. We currently have a great opportunity for dedicated Support Workers to work with individuals who have learning disability, autism and/or mental health support needs. The individuals will be living on their own so we are looking for Support Workers who can provide 360 wrap around support that covers all aspects of their life throughout the day and night.

To be part of their team, they are looking for the following qualities from a team member:

• Provide support during the good times and the difficult periods our individual faces in their daily life.
• Have a good understanding of Autism / Mental Health and how this can impact daily living or have working with in a mental health setting
• Understand Autism or have had experience working with Autistic people, and that you understand that being autistic is an important part of who they are.
• Be a positive advocate for them.
• Be consistent – do what you say you say you will if you can’t explain why.
• Be prepared to motivate them in a supportive manner
• Be patient and understanding encourage them on the difficult days
• Have a fun and kind personality who will go on adventures
• Work with them to solve issues and overcome day to day tasks
• Come to work to “Get to know me” as that is what is needed to support them
• Work as part of the team who deliver amazing person-centred care
• Think outside the box
• Be able to have a laugh and joke but have set standards and boundaries

What's in it for you!?

• £250 when you introduce a Friend *
• Perkbox benefit (Shopping & groceries savings)
• Employee wellbeing assistance package (EAP & Virtual GP)
• Free specialisttraining
• Ongoing training & coaching
• Opportunities to progress & develop
• Pension enrolment
• Paid holiday
• Sick pay
• Weekly Pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shifts
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Overtime

Licence/Certification:

• Autism (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

*Refer a friend bonus is payable at

• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.
• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.

Website: https://specialisthomecaregroup.co.uk/

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