Full Time Support Worker

Independent Lives; Salisbury; In loco; GBP 37.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Independent Lives in Salisbury is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a 33-year-old non-verbal man with autism to live independently at home. You will assist with daily living, routines, personal care and mobility, with a focus on safety and dignity.

The role requires a full-time, permanent commitment, a valid UK driving licence for an automatic vehicle, and a patient, calm, person-centred approach. Training is provided.

Competenze

• Right to work in the UK.
• Driving license (automatic license acceptable).
• No prior experience required; positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable with good timekeeping; able to follow instructions and use initiative.
• Able to speak/read English to a reasonable standard.

Mansioni

• Support daily living, maintain routines and promote independence.
• Provide personal care including shaving and haircuts.
• Assist with driving and accompany the individual using an automatic vehicle.
• Be the senior team member on site during shifts and adapt to the rota.

Conoscenze

Driving licence

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you looking for a rewarding long-term career where you can make a genuine difference in someone's life? We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Personal Assistant to join our established team, supporting a 33-year-old non-verbal man with autism and complex needs to live independently in his own home. This is a unique, highly person-centred role where consistency, trust and meaningful relationships are at the heart of everything we do., The role involves supporting all aspects of daily living, maintaining routines and promoting independence. Personal care is included and involves supporting with shaving and haircuts. A company automatic vehicle is available while supporting the individual, so a valid driving licence with entitlement to drive automatic vehicles is essential.

We are looking for someone seeking a long-term career who is flexible enough to work their scheduled rota and provide emergency cover when required. Patience, commitment and a calm, person-centred approach are key to succeeding in this role.

If you're unsure whether the role is right for you, you're welcome to spend some time with the individual and the Service Team Manager before deciding.

Our recruitment process includes an initial telephone conversation, a meet and greet with the individual and Service Team Manager, a second in-depth interview, up to two trial shifts, and finally paid training and shadow shifts for successful candidates. This thorough process helps ensure the right long-term match for both you and the person we support.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required

You don't need previous experience-we're looking for the right person with a positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn.

We provide comprehensive paid training, structured shadow shifts and ongoing support, along with a detailed care plan to help you feel confident in the role., Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Must have driving license (automatic license is acceptable)

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

Full time permanent position - please see the hours required in the job description.

Hourly pay rate:

Approx. annual salary = £40,680/Day hours = £18/Sleep ins: £89.10, This is a full-time permanent position with a fixed annual rota, giving you the benefit of knowing your shifts well in advance. The role is not live-in due to the breaks between shifts, and you will be the most senior member of the team on site whenever the Service Team Manager is off duty. While we are happy to discuss reduced hours if you cannot work the full rota, this would reduce the annual basic salary before any overtime.

The annual package is £40,680, including six weeks of paid annual leave. Daytime support hours are paid at £18.00 per hour, with £89.10 paid for each sleep-in, which forms a regular part of the role. Overtime opportunities may also be available.

Your annual rota follows a consistent pattern:

• Monday: Evening shift and sleep-in, starting at 8:00pm
• Tuesday to Thursday: Split shifts, 8:30am-10:00am and 6:00pm-sleep
• Friday: 8:30am-10:00am, or on your allocated weekends 2:00pm-sleep
• Weekend commitment: Work 8 weekends per year only:
  • Friday: 2:00pm-sleep
  • Saturday: 8:30am-6:00pm
  • Sunday: 10:00am-sleep
  • Monday: 8:30am-2:00pm