Support Worker

Procurae Group; Great Ashley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support services organization in Great Ashley is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for a young individual diagnosed with ADHD and autism. This role is vital in providing emotional support and facilitating independence. Responsibilities include assisting with college attendance, engaging in activities, and encouraging a positive experience. The successful candidate will need a valid driver’s license to transport the individual to various appointments and activities. A proactive mindset and excellent communication skills are essential. Competitive benefits include a wellbeing scheme, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Rewards and recognition scheme

Random Surprise Gifts of Kindness

Company training programme

Career development opportunities

Fully paid DBS

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Experience or willingness to work with a young person diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide empathy and reassurance.
• Proactive, organised and capable of planning ahead.

Responsibilities

• Support L with attending college.
• Be on hand during the day to assist with any overwhelming situations.
• Provide companionship, reassurance, and emotional support.
• Encourage participation in new activities and hobbies.
• Plan and organise activities to promote independence.
• Drive a car to transport L to and from appointments and college.

Skills

Empathy

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Job description

We are currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to provide support to a young male in his family home in Bath. L lives with his parents and two family dogs. As a Support Worker you will play a vital role in offering companionship, reassurance, and emotional support, while facilitating community engagement and fostering independence. L is a kind and caring young man with a fantastic sense of humour. He can communicate well and enjoys lots of activities, he thrives at college where he learns life skills that he enjoys putting into practice at home too. He is very artistic and has made some beautiful creations at a forge. He enjoys sports and walking his dogs as well as a bit of Pokémon. L has a diagnosis of ADHD and autism and can become anxious so someone who can be empathetic and reassuring but also willing to encourage him to participate in new activities would fit this role. L attends college and you will support to attend and on occasions be on hand in case of any overwhelming situations throughout the day, therefore it is essential that you are a car driver for this role. Outside of college this fulfilling position involves supporting and encouraging L in pursuing his interests, particularly in animals, staying active and playing Nintendo switch. The successful Support worker will show great initiative and enthusiasm, be able to plan ahead and organise activities, be proactive and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Support L with attending college.
• Be on hand during the day to assist with any overwhelming situations.
• Provide companionship, reassurance, and emotional support.
• Encourage participation in new activities and hobbies.
• Plan and organise activities to promote independence.
• Drive a car to transport L to and from appointments and college.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Experience or willingness to work with a young person diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide empathy and reassurance.
• Proactive, organised and capable of planning ahead.

Benefits

• Employee wellbeing scheme (free face‑to‑face counselling, helplines, and online support)
• Employee Discount Scheme – Discounts on everyday items including shopping and fuel
• L.O.V.E (Living our Values Every Day) rewards and recognition scheme
• Random Surprise Gifts of Kindness throughout the year.
• The Loop – Our company community app linking teams and sharing experience
• Company training programme and further career development opportunities
• Fully paid DBS
• Refer a Friend Scheme (worth £500 in total – £250 after 100 hours, £250 after passing probation)

Please contact our friendly recruitment team on 01484 629935 if you would like to know more about this position.

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