Male Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend £250 bonus

Perkbox benefit

Employee wellbeing assistance

Free specialist training

Ongoing training & coaching

Progression opportunities

Pension enrolment

Paid holiday

Sick pay

Weekly pay

Job summary

Specialist Homecare Group in TELFORD is seeking a male Support Worker to assist an autistic individual with a learning disability and mental health needs, living independently.

You will provide 360 wrap-around support day and night, drawing on an understanding of autism and associated challenges, promoting person-centred care, and working closely with the team.

A full-time role with weekly pay and perks such as Refer a Friend bonuses, wellbeing support, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
• Willingness to work in the TELFORD area.
• Full-time availability and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide 360 wrap-around support day and night.
• Promote person-centred care and independence.
• Support daily living activities and routines.
• Collaborate with the support team to progress goals.

Skills

Autism awareness

Mental health awareness

Patience

Team player

Communication

Tools

Manual driving licence

Job description

Job Description: MaleSupport Worker

Pay: £14.50per hour

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

We are currently recruiting for a full time maleSupport Workers to support an individual with autism and a learning disability within the TELFORD area.

Please note we are not a recruitment agency.

Role Description

Weare committed to Equal opportunities. We currently have a great opportunity for dedicated Autism Support Workers to work with an individual who has a learning disability, autism and mental health support needs. The individual will be living on their own 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.

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!?

• £250 when you introduce a Friend *


• 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)


• Driving Licence (MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE A MANUAL CAR)

*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: Specialist Homecare Group | Personalised Home & Complex Care

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