Support Worker for Mike

Beyond Limits; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A support organization in Plymouth is looking for a compassionate individual to assist a person with autism in daily activities. This role involves providing transport, supporting hobbies, and fostering independence through creative methods. Ideal candidates should be motivated, humorous, and willing to develop their skills. The role offers competitive salaries and numerous benefits including a pension, sick pay, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Award-winning Pension Scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Excellent annual leave allowance

Critical Illness cover

Life Insurance

Induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and develop within the role.
• Have similar interests or be sympathetic to Mike’s interests.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport and accompany Mike to places.
• Support Mike with gardening and activities.
• Use creative approaches to help Mike understand tasks.
• Contribute to a team culture of self-direction.

Skills

Good sense of humour

Self-motivated

Great communicator

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

With Mike, work doesn’t need to feel like work. One day you might be pottering in the garden sowing seeds, the next you might be off looking for pirate treasures and bottles washed up onshore.

Mike is autistic with a learning disability and needs support in understanding the ‘why’ and the ‘how’. The team supports creative and unique ways of helping his understanding, such as creating a bespoke newspaper that has helped Mike develop and think more about his health and trying new things.

Essential requirements

• Driver is essential and willing to use their own car.
• Must be comfortable with supporting personal hygiene (e.g., bathing support).

Responsibilities

• Provide transport and accompany Mike to places not accessible by public transport; mileage paid at 40p per mile.
• Support Mike with his interests (gardening, plants) and activities (treasure hunting, metal detecting, games, and music).
• Use creative and person-centred approaches to help Mike understand tasks and routines.
• Contribute to a team culture that aims for self-direction; some leadership and development opportunities within the role.

Schedule and progression

Day shifts are 9am to 9pm and waking nights are 9pm to 9am. The rota is planned in advance to support a good work/life balance. There is an in-depth team induction to support you in the role.

Qualifications and attributes

• Have a good sense of humour and be highly self-motivated.
• Willing to learn and develop within the role and have a passion for the work.
• Be a great communicator for Mike and willing to try new ideas and approaches.
• Have similar interests or be sympathetic to Mike’s interests; good computer skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Award-winning Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Excellent annual leave allowance, including top-up pay
• Critical Illness cover and Life Insurance
• Induction and ongoing high-quality training
• Career development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life

Safeguarding and recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure the right fit for the job. All candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment, including obtaining references and DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) clearance. A DBS check may be requested if offered a position; the cost is borne by the employee and will be reimbursed after successful completion of a 6-month probation period.