Empowering Support Worker - Autism & LD (Oldham)

Caretech; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with clear career进ion

CareTech Foundation - Family andFriend

Other

Job summary

CareTech in Oldham is recruiting a Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs with daily living, independence and community activities.

You will deliver person-centred support in line with individual plans, help with daily living skills and personal care, and maintain accurate records as part of a close team. This is a permanent, full-time role, 37.5 hours per week on a rota including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Experience delivering person-centred support.
• Experience supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
• Good communication and written skills
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

Skills

Communication skills

Basic IT

Written skills

Job description

CareTech in Oldham is recruiting a Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs with daily living, independence and community activities.

You will deliver person-centred support in line with individual plans, help with daily living skills and personal care, and maintain accurate records as part of a close team. This is a permanent, full-time role, 37.5 hours per week on a rota including evenings and weekends.