LD/Autism Support Worker – Training & Benefits

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wallsend; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Generous annual leave

Induction and training

Qualifications opportunities

Salary reviews

Bonus

Pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a permanent part-time care worker to support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism at a day centre. The role focuses on building independence, social skills, and quality of life through personalised plans and practical and emotional support.

Part-time hours are 31.5 or 19 per week, with travel across Essex for training, other centres and community visits.

Qualifications

• Caring for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Empathetic approach
• Willingness to provide personal care
• Basic IT skills for logging information
• Proactive approach and able to work on own initiative
• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK without needing visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Deliver a personalised plan of support for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Provide practical, emotional and social support to help individuals reach their desired outcomes
• Support individuals with daily living tasks
• Provide personal care
• Support individuals with eating and drinking
• Support individuals to gain qualifications, manage money, travel independently and build social skills
• Foster independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Work at other centres and in the community across Essex

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent listening

Empathetic approach

Personal care

Basic IT

Proactive

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a permanent part-time care worker to support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism at a day centre. The role focuses on building independence, social skills, and quality of life through personalised plans and practical and emotional support.

Part-time hours are 31.5 or 19 per week, with travel across Essex for training, other centres and community visits.