Flexible Hours Support Worker for Adults with Autism

Confidential; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working hours

DBS paid

Free meals on site

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

Thornfield Grange in Bishop Auckland is recruiting a Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will work 42 hours per week across day and night shifts, including every other weekend, providing daily living support, personal care on occasion, and community activities.

You’ll drive when required and enjoy meals on site. We offer DBS-paid, robust induction, ongoing coaching, and opportunities to develop via our apprenticeship scheme, with competitive hourly rates and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centered care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to adapt to individual needs and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for service users.
• Offer guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals' needs and provide tailored assistance.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard service users and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Support with community access and occasional driving responsibilities.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Team player

Safeguarding

Empathy

Job description

Thornfield Grange in Bishop Auckland is recruiting a Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will work 42 hours per week across day and night shifts, including every other weekend, providing daily living support, personal care on occasion, and community activities.

You’ll drive when required and enjoy meals on site. We offer DBS-paid, robust induction, ongoing coaching, and opportunities to develop via our apprenticeship scheme, with competitive hourly rates and