Support Worker (Learning Disabilities / Autism)

Key Care & Support; Sale; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real living wage (£13.75+)

5.6 weeks holiday

Nest Pension Scheme

Training opportunities

Birthday/loyalty gifts

Continuous Service Awards

Job summary

Key Care & Support is a dedicated provider within the Health & Social Care sector, committed to delivering high-quality care services tailored to individuals with enhanced needs, including learning difficulties, autism, mental health, behaviour that may challenge, dyspraxia and epilepsy.

You will be supporting adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments and physical disabilities to develop confidence and take meaningful steps towards their future goals.

Qualifications

• Budget finances
• Very good communication skills
• Friendly and approachable
• Able to work full-time minimum 30 hours and complete sleep-in
• Flexible for a 24/7 provision

Responsibilities

• Support adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments and physical disabilities to develop confidence and take meaningful steps towards their future goals.
• Provide one-to-one support and interact with individuals verbal or non-verbal to deliver person-centered care.

Skills

Autism

Epilepsy

Challenging behaviours

Dyspraxia

Learning Disabilities

Job description

Key Care & Support is a dedicated provider within the Health & Social Care sector, committed to delivering high-quality care services tailored to individuals with enhanced needs, including learning difficulties, autism, mental health, behaviour that may challenge, dyspraxia and epilepsy.

We Are Looking For People Who Are

• Truly motivated
• A confident communicator
• who works well as part of a team
• Empathetic and perceptive , able to build trust and encourage engagement
• Committed to empowering vulnerable people
• and supporting their independence

Only fully submitted applications from UK-based candidates with work eligibility will be considered. CV submissions cannot be used as an application format. (This vacancy does not offer UKVI sponsorship support.) Sponsorships are not available with us.

Key Care & Support is Disability Confident Committed. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO OVER 30 HOURS PER WEEK.

You will be supporting adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments and physical disabilities to develop confidence and take meaningful steps towards their future goals.

We have a variety of community support roles, respite support and vacancies at our Day Opportunities - 'THE HUB'.

Based on an individual's needs, they can access one of three areas of support within our service: community support, respite support, or day opportunities.

We are in search of individuals who are personable and enthusiastic, eager to engage in new experiences, and capable of inspiring others to do likewise. Experience should include providing one-on-one support and interacting with adults who may communicate verbally or non-verbally. A dedication to delivering person-centered support to vulnerable individuals is essential.

Proficiency In Any Of The Following Areas Is Required

• Providing assistance to individuals with Autism.
• Providing assistance to individuals with Epilepsy.
• Providing assistance to individuals displaying challenging behaviours.
• Providing assistance to individuals with Dyspraxia.
• Providing assistance to individuals with Learning Disabilities.

Essential

• Good at budgeting finances
• Very good communication skills
• Happy and friendly
• Able to work full-time minimum 30 hours and complete sleep-in
• This is a 24/7 provision, so must be flexible.

Desirable; but not essential

• Driver with a UK Driving Licence
• PEG Trained not essential training can be provided
• Can cook a wide range of meal
• Culturally appropriate - to meet the needs of the people we support.

We are a real living wage employer, pay rate starting from £13.75 per hour.

5.6 weeks off each year, including those well-deserved bank holidays

Plan for tomorrow with our contributions to the NEST Pension Scheme

Access support any time with our complimentary 24/7 assistance program, offering advice and guidance whenever needed

Boost your expertise with free training and reach new milestones with career advancement opportunities

Excel and you might earn a monthly award for outstanding service delivery

Receive Continuous Service Awards every 5 years, as a gesture of appreciation for your loyalty

Mark your birthday with a thoughtful card and a generous gift card to celebrate your special day

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE.

We cannot sponsor a visa or take over existing sponsorship.

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