Support Worker - Male Only

Jobtrain; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount at Chocolate Factory

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Job summary

Jobtrain is looking for dedicated support workers to assist individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health conditions. Responsibilities include providing practical and emotional support, helping with personal care, and aiding integration into the community.

This role is rewarding, with ongoing training opportunities and benefits such as a health cash plan and discounts. Join us to make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist individuals in accordance with Care Plans.
• Experience in providing emotional support.
• Understanding of communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with household tasks.
• Provide emotional support through conversation.
• Help individuals plan and pursue strategies for support.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Personal care

Job description

About the Role: MALE ONLY

Shifts Patterns: 2 week rolling rota, shifts may cover days, evening, weekends & Bank Holidays.

Desired, but not Essential: Full, clean Driving Licence.

We are currently looking for support workers to provide innovative and person centred solutions for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Mental Health conditions and others disabilities irrespective of where and how they live, to improve their quality of life and to extend and exercise their rights to access more control over their lives.

Key Responsibilities (Include but are not limited too):

• To assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs.
• Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks including cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care and paperwork.
• Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.
• Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language.
• To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.
• Becoming both a role model and companion to the individual and uncovering shared interests, such as hobbies and outings.
• Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.
• Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable.
• Supporting individuals to pursue hobbies, interests, leisure activities and new skills, enabling them to integrate within the local community.
• Helping individuals with budgeting and paying bills.
• Handle petty cash on their behalf according to company procedures.
• Accompanying individuals to appointments and meetings with other agencies and healthcare professionals.
• Working with families to help them to support individuals in the most effective way possible.
• Liaising with other support workers, social workers and relevant members of the health care profession.

What we offer:

• 20% discount at our Chocolate Factory in Knaresborough
• BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
• Refer‑a‑Friend cash reward scheme
• GloSave access (financial wellbeing & savings support)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• Ongoing training and continuous professional development
• A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day