Support Worker

LDA Care Ltd; Sutton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus £250

Perkbox benefit

Employee wellbeing assistance (EAP & 0

Free specialist training

Ongoing training & coaching

Pension enrolment

Paid holiday

Sick pay

Weekly Pay

Job summary

LDA Care Ltd is seeking Full-time Support Workers to support an individual with autism, mild learning disabilities and mental health needs in Doncaster. The role requires flexibility for day, night and sleep-shift patterns and a commitment to person-centred care.

Join a team that delivers compassionate, tailored support to enable independent living, with opportunities for ongoing training and progression. The role offers weekly pay and a Refer a Friend incentive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of autism and mental health in daily living.
• Ability to support individuals living independently with personalised care.

Responsibilities

• Provide 360 wrap around support across day and night.
• Assist with daily living tasks and life skills.
• Encourage participation and mobility, respecting boundaries and safety.
• Work as part of a team delivering person-centred care.

Skills

Autism knowledge

Mental health awareness

Positive advocacy

Patience

Team player

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Job Description: Support Worker

Pay: £13.00 per hour Days / £13.00 per hour Sleeping Nights / £14.00 per hour Nights / £19.50 per hour Bank Holidays

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

We are currently recruiting Full time Support Workers to work with an individual who has autism, mild learning disabilities and mental health needs within the ASKERN, Doncaster.

Please note we are not a recruitment agency.

Role Description

We are committed to Equal opportunities. We currently have a great opportunity for dedicated Support Workers to work with individuals who have learning disability, autism and/or mental health support needs. The individuals will be living on their own so we are looking for 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:

• Povide 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:

• 12 hour shifts
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Overtime

Licence/Certification:

• Autism (preferred)
• Driving Licence (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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