Support Worker

Home not Hospital • Full-time • Paignton, England, United Kingdom • £11 - £15 / hour • 4w ago

Job Description: Autism Support Worker

Pay: £11.50 to £12.00 per hour (Dependent on shifts worked) - £15.00 per hour Bank Holidays

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 awarded (T&C's apply*)

We are currently recruiting for Full time, Part time and Bank Autism Support Workers to support an individual with autism and a learning disability within the PAIGNTON area.

Please note we are not a recruitment agency.

Role Description

We are committed to Equal opportunities. We currently have a great opportunity for dedicated Autism Support Workers to work with an individual who has a learning disability, autism and mental health support needs. The individual will be living on their own so we are looking for Autism Support Workers who can provide 360 wrap around support that covers all aspects of their life. We provide 2:1 support throughout the day and night.

To be part of their team, they are looking for the following qualities from a team member:

Provide support during the good times and the difficult periods our individual faces in their daily life.

Have a good understanding of Autism / Mental Health and how this can impact daily living or have working with in a mental health setting

Understand Autism or have had experience working with Autistic people, and that you understand that being autistic is an important part of who they are.

Be a positive advocate for them.

Be consistent – do what you say you say you will if you can’t explain why.

Be prepared to motivate them in a supportive manner

Be patient and understanding encourage them on the difficult days

Have a fun and kind personality who will go on adventures

Work with them to solve issues and overcome day to day tasks

Come to work to “Get to know me” as that is what is needed to support them

Work as part of the team who deliver amazing person-centred care

Think outside the box

Be able to have a laugh and joke but have set standards and boundaries

Be willing to learn

Remain calm in difficult situations

Be able to work as part of an effective team.

His Likes

Routine

Going out for a drive

Puzzles

Cookery books / shows

Music

Spicy Foods

His Dislikes

Loud Noises

Busy Places & Crowds

Change of routine

What's in it for you!?

Contract
Great Pay
Pension Enrolment
Standard Sick Pay
Free training
Weekly pay
Paid holiday
Ongoing Training / Coaching throughout your role
Opportunities to progress & develop

Schedule:

12 hour shifts - 08:00 to 20:00 / 20:00 to 08:00 (Sleeping Nights)
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

Autism (preferred)
Driving Licence (MUST)

Refer a friend bonus is payable at

£125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.

£125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.

Website: https://specialisthomecaregroup.co.uk/

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