Community Support Worker

Autism Unlimited; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Worker to assist an individual with autism in their daily activities and adventures. This part-time role involves providing personal care, maintaining records, and promoting independence. Enjoy a diverse work environment with various benefits, including annual leave and a referral scheme.

Benefits

Employee Referral Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Benefits portal offering discounts

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Participating in a 12-week induction program.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate records regarding care plans and medication.
• Providing personal care, including hygiene prompts and medication management.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Do you enjoy going on adventures and being outdoors? If so, we could have the role for you!

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join us to support Mike on a part-time basis. To be considered for this role, you would need to have a Full UK driving license.

Please note: Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship

The role

Mike is in his early 30s and lives independently in his own home in Wareham. He communicates using PECS boards, which support him in making choices and decisions throughout his day.

Mike has a big love for music – Tina Turner is a firm favourite! At home, he enjoys baking sweet treats and spending time with his support team.

He’s always up for a bit of adventure. Whether it’s a trip to the Bovington Tank Museum, a visit to the seaside town of Swanage, or a mini break to Blackpool with his mum and support staff, Mike loves to get out and about.

When the weather calls for staying indoors, you’ll often find him enjoying a Disney film with his support team.

Hours of work

Shifts are completed on a two-week rolling rota, averaging 15.5 hours per week. Sleep-ins come with an additional payment.

Week 1

Sunday - 15:00 – 22:00 + sleep

Week 2

Monday - 10:00 – 15:00

Thursday - 15:00 – 22:00 + sleep

Sunday - 10:00 – 22:00 + sleep

At the heart of everything we do is promoting the independence of the person we support. Ensuring we have a relaxed, empathetic, and encouraging team helps us achieve this.

A day in the life of a Support Worker would include:

• Maintaining accurate records regarding care plans, finances, appointments, and medication
• Sharing your skills and life knowledge with the people we support to enable good life skills and independence in the community
• Following the support plan for each person to ensure they feel comfortable and happy, adapting it as needed based on behavioral changes
• Providing personal care, including hygiene prompts, assisting with bathing and washing, and medication management
• Employee Referral Scheme – earn £400 for each successful referral!
• Participating in a 12-week induction program including in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring
• Opportunity to complete an accredited qualification after passing your probation
• Cycle to work scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro-rata
• Benefits portal offering discounts at shops, restaurants, and days out, plus a cashback healthcare plan for optical and dental care
• A 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing support on issues like money management, family, and legal matters
• A network of Mental Health First Aiders for support with mental health issues

Apply now:

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, simply click ‘apply’ to complete the application process.

Carly would be happy to help at 01202 084834!

Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity. We ensure our recruitment practices reflect this. Anyone with a disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. Please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Vacancies are filled based on qualifications and fit, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or other protected classifications.

All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other employment checks.