Support Worker – Supported Living

Space Inclusive Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discount

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee perks scheme

Job summary

Space Inclusive Ltd invites applications for a Support Worker to help autistic adults and people with learning disabilities in the Nottingham area. The role includes promoting independence at home and in the community, and supporting with personal care and daily activities.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of relevant experience, a positive and encouraging attitude, and a willingness to work varied shifts. Sponsorship is not available; full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Ability to support people with complex physical needs, including wheelchair users.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence at home and in the community.
• Help with personal care and daily activities as needed.
• Build positive relationships and encourage participation in interests and activities.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Support for wheelchair users

Job description

## Sponsorship not available ##
Space Inclusive is a support service for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities. In 2023, we opened our first supported living service to complement our successful and established day services. In partnership with Nottingham City Council. Due to expansion we are looking for additional team members to support people in their new homes.

We would like to appoint creative, enthusiastic and committed support workers, to work varying shifts on a rota basis, based around Nottingham/Nottinghamshire area. The new homes are specifically for adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism.

As a Support Worker, you will work to help people to live fulfilled and happy lives, promoting independence in both their home and the community. You will help people to develop positive relationships, and to participate as equal members of the local community.

Our registered manager supports the team to be creative in their approach and proactive in their support. Our commitment to person centred support is key for all staff to enable the people we support achieve their aims and objectives. You will also be expected to carry out everyday tasks including prompting and supporting with personal care and taking part in a range of interests and activities that make up a healthy, well balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

We would like to hear from people with a minimum of 1 year’s proven experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We offer a full training programme that provides opportunities for you to develop your career in the social care sector.

The Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will have a positive and encouraging personality, enjoy sharing skills and knowledge, with proven experience of working alongside individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.
• You will be willing to support people with complex physical needs and wheelchair users.
• Please ensure you clearly mark your application for Supported Living from the choices when applying.
• Please note that we are unable to offer Sponsorship.

A supportive and friendly working environment, in house training and development package, employee health plans, paid sick leave in line with years' service, employee perks scheme including Blue Light Card discount, pension, increasing holiday allowance in line with years’ service and Employee Assistance Programme. Space Inclusive is the one of the leading innovative support providers in Nottingham/Nottinghamshire. We’d love you to join us!

Closing Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

Further Information:

Vacancy:

• Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience
• Full time 37.5 hours per week
• Early/Late/Long Day/Mid-Shifts between 7:00-21:00
• Night shift 21:00-7:00 and 21:00-9:30