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PERSONALISED 4 AUTISM LIMITED; Northampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise sociale spécialisée dans le soutien aux adultes avec autisme recherche des travailleurs de soutien flexibles. Vous serez responsable d'aider les clients à atteindre leurs objectifs d'indépendance en leur fournissant le soutien nécessaire pour des activités quotidiennes variées. Si vous êtes passionné(e) par l'aide aux autres et souhaitez faire une différence, nous vous invitons à postuler.

Benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Funded DBS

Industry recognised training and qualifications

Bonus reward scheme

Qualifications

• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe.
• Expérience de soutien aux personnes ayant un diagnostic d'autisme.
• Engagement à aider les clients à atteindre leurs objectifs d'indépendance.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les utilisateurs de services dans leurs activités quotidiennes.
• Aider à l'administration des médicaments et au bien-être émotionnel.
• Promouvoir les compétences sociales et l'indépendance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in support work

Job description

Location - Northamptonshire - Primarily Northampton, Towcester, Wellingborough. The service is a mixture of supported living and community outreach.

Employment package- £12.21 per hour, £40 sleep-in allowance, Employee Assistance programme, Funded DBS, Industry recognised training and qualifications, bonus reward scheme.

Vacancy - Bank Flexible hours - Day shift patterns available between 7:00 to 22:00, Night shifts.

What does a typical day look like at P4A?

Well, The Truth Is, There Isn’t One. Each of our service users is different, and their independence goals are personalised to them. Adaptability is at the core of who we are as a service, respecting that each client is an individual is key to success! While there may be some recurring themes around developing independence such as:

• Attending appointments, weekly shopping, etc.
• Emotional and mental wellbeing support.
• Administering and assisting with medication.
• Support with budgeting and understanding finances.
• Preparing and/or supporting with meal preparation.
• Health and fitness activities such as swimming, gym, trampoline parks, etc.
• Building social skills through leisure activities like bowling, pool, meals out.
• Promoting independent travel with support on public transport services.

The options are almost endless, and we are looking for individuals with a drive to make a difference and seek new opportunities for our service users to make the most out of their support and strive to reach their individual goals.

What would I need to make a real difference?

Our GROW values underpin everything we do. Our teams need to embrace and demonstrate these values to support our clients towards independence:

• Goal focused - Committed and passionate about encouraging independence and supporting clients towards their goals within each session outcome.
• Respect - Encourages people's individuality and is inclusive in providing support with the individual choices at the forefront.
• Ownership - Taking the lead, using initiative to solve problems, and creating positive experiences for our service users.
• Working Together - Embraces teamwork and the importance of open communication across the service and with external partners.

Please be aware that all team members are subject to thorough suitability checks, including accessing Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), enhanced employment history validation, and standard legal rights to work within the UK checks.

Who are Personalised 4 Autism?

We're an independent social care provider specialising in supporting, primarily adults, with a diagnosis of autism to live as independently as possible. We have supported various people onto the next steps of their lives for over 10 years, operating in Northampton, Wellingborough, Towcester, and surrounding areas. Our clients are a diverse mix of personalities with an equally diverse range of support needs.

If you feel this all sounds like what you are looking for, then please get in touch about the opportunities we have.