Support Worker Days

Sandstone Care Group; Wirral; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks confident Support Workers to join their Autism Pathways team in Wirral. The role involves working closely with adults with Autism in a supportive environment, offering excellent training and professional development opportunities while promoting a person-centred approach. Employees can enjoy flexible pay options and various employee benefits, making it an attractive workplace for dedicated individuals.

Benefits

Flexible pay options

Specialist training

Career opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounts with retailers

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults’ Autism or similar preferred.
• Flexible to work shifts as needed, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with Autism, tailoring care to their needs.
• Implement structured individual activity programmes.
• Work in a team setting to ensure safety and independence.

Skills

Calm attitude

Confidence

Positive understanding of complex behaviours

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Type Full Time

Job Description

Support Worker Days. 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
• £13.70 per hour
• Full Time
• Full UK Driving License required

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 inOctober 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 similarsetting (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.