Support Worker - Driver

Priory; Kinsley; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support

Job summary

Kinsley Autism Services is recruiting a Support Worker for a full-time, 40-hour role at Kinsley Autism Centre. A driving licence is required due to residents' needs. The team supports adults with autism in a specialist day service setting, focusing on empowerment and independence.

The role involves personal care, daily living support, and documenting progress, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and building positive relationships with service users and families.

Qualifications

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving personal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

Skills

Driver

Care experience

Flexible thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Kinsley Autism Centre

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Kinsley Autism Services is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join the team. This is a full time, 40 hour role. Due to the needs of our residents, you will need to be a driver.

Kinsley Autism Services is located in Kinsley Village, near Hemsworth, and around 20 minutes from Wakefield. It is a specialist day care service for adult males and females who are autistic.

Our team are committed to providing support to empower and encourage individuals to develop their self-esteem, and the skills they need to live as independently as possible and to accomplish their goals. We want to help each person we care for to take control of their lives, and where possible, work towards a level of independence which fits with their skills, confidence and aspirations.

The people we support all have primary support needs associated with them being on the autism spectrum. We can also support people with mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge.

What you'll be doing

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
• Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

What you'll bring to the role

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided)
• Full UK driving license for minimum of 3 years (for insurance purposes)

What we will give you in return

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.