Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Support Worker to join our committed team of community support workers in the Kinson area, supporting Mason.
Due to the needs of the person we support, we can only consider candidates with experience with Autism or Complex Care, supporting people on a 2:1 basis.
You will need to have a Full UK driving licence, however, access to your own vehicle is not essential.
Hours of work
Week 1:
Wednesday – 7am – 3pm
Friday – 7am – 3pm
Saturday – 7am – 3pm
Sunday 7am – 4pm.
Week 2:
Wednesday – 7am – 3pm
Thursday – 7am – 3pm
Sunday – 7am – 3pm
The role
You would be supporting Mason. Mason is in his late 20s and is non verbal. He relies heavily on sign-a-long/sign language and his support team. He has a carefully planned daily schedule, created to provide structure and enjoyment. Everyday is different, whether this be going for a walk to the shop to buy a coke or flapjack, getting out in his motability car to go for a drive, enjoying a game of bowling or even having a carvery!
He also enjoys a range of activities at home: such as solving puzzles, completing activity books, enjoying a foot spa, listening to music and helping to cook/bake.
Aside from getting stuck in with activities, your day might also include helping Mason with food preparation, shopping, accessing the community, providing personal care and administering medication.
At the heart of everything we do is promoting the independence of the person we support, and ensuring we have a relaxed, empathetic and encouraging team working with us helps us achieve this aim.
A support workers day would include:
* Sharing your skills and life knowledge with the people we support to enable good life skills and independence when living in the community
* Maintaining consistent and accurate records regarding care plans, finances, appointments and medication
* Following the support plan in plan for each person we support to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy, adapting this as required based on change in behaviour
* Providing some elements of personal care from personal hygiene prompts, helping to bath and wash, medication
We deliver a 24/7 service and have various full and part time hours available to suit your needs. To support Jake’s package the hours would ideally be within 8am – 4pm or 4pm – 10pm with one sleep in a week between Monday – Sunday.
Why join us?
* A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development
* A generous employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!
* 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.
* The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period.
* All colleagues have access to an internal learning portal so you can increase your skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you the most.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Bespoke learning and development in key areas such as total communication, positive behaviour techniques, sign language
* Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
* Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.
* A 24 Hour Employee Assistance programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
* We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.
Apply now:
If being a Support Worker sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply it couldn’t be simpler – just ‘apply’ to complete the application process.
If you need any support Carly would be more than happy to help!
Our commitment:
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, 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. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
All successful candidates will besubject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks
