Support Worker Days

Autism Pathways; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider in Birkenhead is seeking a Support Worker to join their innovative setting for adults with Autism. The role involves implementing individual activity programmes and providing tailored support in a state-of-the-art facility. Ideal candidates will exhibit patience and understanding towards complex behaviours. Full-time hours are available at £13.71 per hour, with flexible pay options and additional benefits.

Benefits

Flexible pay

Specialist training

Career opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounts on the high street

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar setting preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns including weekends.
• Calm, confident individuals with a positive understanding of complex behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with Autism in a person-centred setting.
• Implement individual activity programmes.
• Ensure safety and provide tailored care.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Direct Support

Caregiving

Experience with Children

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Support Worker Days. St Georges Gardens - Autism Pathways

• Shift patterns : 08 : 00-15 : 00 15 : 00-22 : 00 plus occasional shorter 6 hour shifts specifically allocated for community-based activities programme
• £13.71 per hour
• Full Time
• Location : Birkenhead Wirral
• Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship

About Us :

The Autism Pathways team have many years of experience in developing high-quality accommodation and care for people who need additional support.

We provide modern spacious self-contained residential and supported living accommodations with additional features to keep people safe and empower them to have greater choice and control in their lives thus supporting them in achieving greater independence.

The Role :

Autism Pathways are currently seeking knowledgeable and confident Support Workers to join our setting for adults with Autism which opened in October 2023. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your specialist experience in an innovative unique concept setting where every detail is person-centred and tailored to the individual. This includes 2-1 or 3-1 working with each service user (daytimes) highly structured individual activity programmes a living space / workplace designed for safety (for both the service user and for you!) and an ambitious professional development plan so you can truly become an expert in your field.

Autism Pathways employees enjoy a range of benefits :

• Flexible pay
• choose when you are paid and get money management tips too
• Specialist training - on-going face-to-face training tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• Discounts on the high street
• with retailers like Asda Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work

The Service :

Based in the heart of Birkenhead this state-of-the-art specialist setting will comprise of 3 purpose-adapted bungalows providing completely private tailored accommodation for each resident. Catering specifically for individuals with highly unique complex needs and behaviours we are passionate about providing a service for those who may previously have struggled to find the right support environment to give them the best chance of success.

• Completely separate living accommodation for each resident comprising of their own bedroom living space kitchen bathroom and gardens
• Specialist additional features to promote safety throughout the setting including reenforced furniture and appliances high-tech medical monitoring equipment where required completely separate staff area within each bungalow (with own access) to promote maximum privacy and independence

Role Requirements :

• Experience working in a similar setting (adults’ Autism learning disabilities / complex behavioural needs or caring for the elderly)- preferred but not essential
• Currently hold or be willing to undertake Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Flexibility to work shift patterns according to the needs of our residents including weekend working
• We are looking for calm confident individuals who can display a positive understanding and attitude towards complex behaviours that may be challenging

Autism Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates LGBTQ as well as non-binary candidates and those with experience of mental health.

Key Skills

• Nursing Home Experience
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Direct Support
• Computer Operation
• Caregiving
• Case Management
• Special Needs
• Training & Development
• Child Protective Services
• Experience with Children
• Word Processing
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full Time