Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: GBP12.08 per hour (GBP21,985.60 per annum)
Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Then come and join us as an Autism Support Worker!
This is a job where you will be making a difference to people’s lives. You will be supporting autistic individuals with a variety of activities that they enjoy and encouraging independent living skills.
You will find this is a rewarding job, which promises variety as no two days are ever the same. You will be positively supporting people by providing holistic support including personal care, medication administration, integration into the local community, and managing their anxieties, which they may communicate through distressing behaviour.
No experience is necessary, so don't worry if you don't think you know enough about how to support adults with autism. Full training is provided. We are looking for someone who has the right attitude, shares our values, and who we can work with to develop their skills.
If you have experience as a support worker, care assistant, nursery assistant, or personal care assistant or have worked in the NHS, healthcare, or in social care, this position will be suited to you too.
We have full-time, part-time, and casual relief positions available in the Worksop area, which is easily commutable by car from the surrounding areas.
Our support is 24/7. The working pattern is on a rolling rota and includes a variety of shifts - early, late, sleep-ins, weekends, bank holidays, and flexible shift patterns.
Please be aware that we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable to offer sponsorships.
What we offer:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
* Occupational sick pay
* Extensive induction with autism specialist training
* Fully paid for Care Certificate, which is essential for those wanting to pursue a career in health and social care
* Paid job-related qualifications during employment
* Free initial DBS Check
* Employer pension scheme
* Friendly and supportive work environment
* Refer a friend scheme worth GBP500
* Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview; just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form.
Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you are a successful applicant, you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check; we will meet any initial costs.
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