Male Support Worker

LDA Care Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Sick pay

Weekly pay

Pension enrolment

Perkbox discount

Employee wellbeing package

Free specialist training

Ongoing training & coaching

Job summary

LDA Care Ltd is seeking Autism Support Workers in the Carlisle area to provide 360 wrap-around support for individuals with autism and learning disabilities living in supported living residences. The role requires empathetic, patient, and adaptable team players who can work day and night to help individuals engage with their community.

Applicants should understand autism and mental health factors affecting daily life, be positive advocates, and work within a supportive team to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism or learning disabilities.
• Understanding of autism/mental health impacts on daily living.
• Patient, flexible, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide wrap-around support to individuals in daily life.
• Engage individuals in community activities.
• Support with physically energetic activities.

Skills

Autism awareness

Mental health understanding

Teamwork

Patience

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description: Male Support Worker

Pay

£14.50 per hour

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

We are currently recruitingfor a full time Autism Support Workers to support individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities within a supported living residence in theCARLISLEarea.

Role Description

We are committed to Equal opportunities. We currently have a great opportunity for dedicated Autism Support Workers to work with individuals who have a learning disability, autism and mental health support needs. The individuals will be living in their own homes within a supported living residence so we are looking for Autism Support Workers who can provide 360 wrap around support that covers all aspects of their life throughout the day and night. Support Workers will be playing an active role in engaging individuals within their community, will require creative thinking skills to adapt support, and support with physically energetic activities.

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!?

• 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:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Overtime

Licence/Certification:

• Autism (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licecne (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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