Support Worker - Leyland

Amore Complex Care Limited; Leyland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Leyland is seeking Male Support Workers to assist individuals with autism during night shifts. Responsibilities include providing person-centred support, engaging in community activities, and monitoring wellbeing. Candidates should have relevant experience in health and social care and a driving licence. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Paid training and induction

Referral bonus scheme up to £250

Pension program

No uniform required

Qualifications

• Must have experience within health and social care settings.
• Assist the individual with maintaining positive relationships in the community.
• Capable of monitoring service user's physical and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a gentleman in his 30s with autism.
• Assist with goal-oriented activities and living skills.
• Engage in activities such as walking and exploring the local area.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Competent verbal and written English

Experience in health and social care settings

Understanding of autism

Monitoring physical and emotional wellbeing

Support for sensory needs

Person-centred support

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Job description

Male Support Worker: Leyland Calling all Night owls looking for full time or part time work!! Please note we don’t offer sponsorship, and candidates must have a right to work in the UK

Key Job Role Information

Role – Male Support worker
Location- Leyland
Salary - £12 per hour / 23,450 per annum
Shifts - Our shifts are 12 hours starting 21:00 – 09:00 am Waking Nights
Expected hours – 24 – 36 per week

Key Role essentials and responsibilities –

• Full UK driving licence
• Competent verbal and written English
• Must have experience within health and social care settings
• Assisting Autism with goal orientated activities and living skills
• Monitor service users physical and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting sensory needs
• Provide a person-centred support
• Assist the individual with maintaining positive relations shifts in the community

Meet the person you’ll be supporting:

• Who am I? I am a gentleman in my 30s. I have recently moved into my own house for the first time, so I need support to help me with this transition and to reintegrate into the community.
• What challenges do I have? I have autism and I am non-verbal, so it is helpful if people are patient with me and follow my routines. I have sensory issues, so this is something my staff need to monitor.
• What activities do I do? I love to go on long walks that my staff team will join me on, and I enjoy going on drives. When I move into my new home, and I would like to be encouraged to spend time in the garden and begin exploring my local area.
• What types of people do I get along with? People with good communication skills, who can help me with decision making and direction, without being demanding.
• Where do I live and what is my house like? I live in Clayton-le-Woods near Preston and Leyland. I have a lovely house with a big garden and lots of space for activities and a sensory room.

My team

• How many people support me at one time? I am supported by 3 staff at a time. My staff don’t physically intervene but may need to de-escalate and redirect me.
• What are my team trained in? My staff will get a bespoke training course specifically to cover my needs.

What we offer!!

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rate basis)
• Ongoing continuedprofessional development and progression opportunities by funding Health and Social care diplomas and NVQs
• Getpaid for your training and induction with us
• Enrol in our great pension program after 3 months with us
• Referral bonus scheme – earn up to£250 for every successful referral
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
• We will pay for your DBS
• This role does not involve travel between multiple sites during one shift. Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives

Reference INDACC

If you have any questions about this role or would like to find out about some of our other support worker vacancies, please email [e-mail], or phone [phone]

Our company strongly values internal progression, fostering a culture where our team are empowered to grow, develop their skills, and advance their careers.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £23,294.00-£24,224.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Shift

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Work days:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience: