Female Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for calm and resourceful individuals to provide person-centred support to adults with Autistic Spectrum conditions and additional learning disabilities. This rewarding role involves supporting tenants in daily activities and fostering community engagement. Full training will be provided to ensure you can deliver high-quality care. Enjoy flexible working hours and a supportive team environment while making a real difference in people's lives. If you're enthusiastic and motivated to help others, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Probationary Bonus

Pension Contributions

28 Days Leave

Company-Paid Enhanced DBS

Additional Payments for Sleep-In Shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing person-centred care and support.
• Ability to engage positively with individuals with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and social activities.
• Coordinate support plans as a Key Worker or Co-Key Worker.
• Maintain high levels of family and service user involvement.

Skills

Positive Communication

Engagement Skills

Person-Centred Care

Flexibility

Job description

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About the Role

Our service provides specialist, person-centred support to adults with Autistic Spectrum conditions, additional learning disabilities, and mental health support needs.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking calm, resourceful, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and hardworking individuals to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support to tenants, enabling them to participate in daily activities and enjoy a variety of social and community engagements. Skills in positive communication and engagement, along with unconditional positive regard for the people we support, are essential.

Role Responsibilities

1. Supporting individuals with personal care, domestic tasks, and social activities such as walking, swimming, and gym visits.
2. Acting as a Key Worker or Co-Key Worker to coordinate support plans with the individual's wider support network.
3. Developing and maintaining high levels of family and service user involvement.
4. Embracing all aspects of the role, including flexible working hours, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Training and Benefits

Full training and mentoring will be provided, including autism support and tailored training for individual needs. Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days leave, company-paid enhanced DBS, and additional payments for sleep-in shifts.

Location & Additional Information

The service is located near Middleton Park, with easy access to Leeds city center by bus or car.

Equal Opportunities

Gender is considered an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Application Process

Apply via the Creative Support website, referencing vacancy number 80485. We can only accept applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Organizational Values

We are an inclusive, anti-racist organization, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer, and have received the Investors in People Gold award.