TEST Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wingrave; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' annual leave per year

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Full induction with mentoring

Ongoing training and careerDevelopment

Overtime available

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for MacIntyre's children’s homes on a school campus. You will support young people with autism and learning disabilities in daily routines, personal care and community activities, working across two paired houses to support up to ten young people.

Responsibilities include planning activities, facilitating communication, and driving to community settings.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment checks including DBS.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Automatic or manual driving licence.
• Own transport to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with morning routines and personal care, preserving their dignity.
• Use creative communication tools so young people's voices are heard.
• Support young people to build choice and independence.
• Plan and help run holiday, vocational and social activities.
• Drive company vehicles to take young people into the community.
• Support young people to try new experiences at their own pace.
• Work with Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, therapeutic teams and families.
• Work across two paired houses, supporting up to ten young people.

Skills

Naturally positive attitude

Strong role modelling

Professional approach to boundaries

Genuine passion for social inclusion

Patience and calm under pressure

Empathy

Job description

Support Worker post in MacIntyre's children's homes, sited on a school campus, supporting young people with autism and learning disabilities. The work centres on daily routines, personal care and communication, plus planning activities and driving young people into the community. Staff work across paired houses supporting up to ten young people, on a rota that includes early, late and alternating weekend shifts, and no social care background is needed. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so you must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Support young people with morning routines and personal care, preserving their dignity
• Use creative communication tools so young people's voices are heard
• Support young people to build choice and independence
• Plan and help run holiday, vocational and social activities
• Drive company vehicles to take young people into the community
• Support young people to try new experiences at their own pace
• Help implement learning and behaviour support plansWork with Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, therapeutic teams and families
• Work across two paired houses, supporting up to ten young people

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Naturally positive attitude
• Strong role modelling
• Professional approach to boundaries and confidentiality
• Genuine passion for social inclusion
• Patience and calm under pressure
• Empathy

Checks & eligibility

• Pre-employment checks, including DBS
• Right to work in the UK
• Automatic or manual driving licence
• Own transport to and from work

What’s offered

• 6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and staff discounts scheme
• Full induction with mentoring from experienced colleagues
• Ongoing training and career development
• Overtime available if wanted