Job Title: Support Living Support Worker – Autism Support
Location: Swadlincote, Derby
Salary: £10.81 per hour
Job type: Full-time, Permanent. 37.5 hour per week contract to include evenings and weekends. We can also offer ‘Bank’ contracts.
The Role:
We are looking for Support Workers to join our team in the Swadlincote area to work with young adults to older individuals who have autism, learning disabilities, non-verbal communication and behaviours that are challenging in our registered care homes.
As a Support Worker you will provide high quality support to adults with autism and complex needs. Although showing some challenging behaviour, our residents enjoy a multitude of recreational activities therefore this role would suit a proactive and confident individual. This is a great opportunity to join an established team with a passion to support our adults with individually tailored programmes to develop their life skills.
The position would either suit an experienced Support Worker or someone looking to start their career within the Health and Social Care Sector as full training is provided.
Duties would include:
- Supporting learning experiences at home and the wider community
- Developing personal and practical skills to enhance independent living
- Encouraging participation in daily activities, domestic duties and personal care
- Reporting and recording key aspects of care
- Managing complex and challenging behaviour
Key Skills Required:
- Have or be willing to train to Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care (Adults) or equivalent
- Able to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
- Have the flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
- Due to the services having service vehicles it is highly desirable for applicants to hold a full valid driving licence and beneficial to have their own vehicle but not essential
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
- Store discounts
- Performance bonus
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience Required:
- Autism Support: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certifications Required:
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) (preferred)
- UK Driving Licence (Manual) (preferred)
If you are a dynamic, adaptable and compassionate individual looking for a career as a Support Worker, please apply immediately. In return we offer a competitive salary depending on experience.
Salisbury Support 4 Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Support Worker, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Worker, Care Assist, Care Coordinator, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Vulnerable Adult, Support Assistant, Adult Support Worker, Special Needs Support, Adult Care Assistant, Mental Health Support will be considered for this role.
