Please note that this job is for FULL TIME ONLY.
We are only looking for candidates who have no other commitments, no second job and nothing that will interfere with being fully responsive to the service.
Please also note that the sleep in rate is lower than the day rate. More details will be outlined later in this advert description.
We are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship and please ensure you currently and permanently reside in the United Kingdom.
You will be asked to send a short video introduction on WhatsApp which the service user will view to alleviate any anxiety he has around potentially meeting new people.
Support Worker (male support staff only) for a non verbal man with autism, emotional and complex needs in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
This is for full time only.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a male support worker to join our team to support a non-verbal 32 year old man with autism and complex needs to live in his own home. You will work along side the Service Team Manager who works Monday to Friday all day every week and be responsive to the service if needed.
You do not need experience. We will give you full and robust training and shadowing periods.
A robust care plan will be given to follow which forms part of the main structure of the service.
You will have access to a company car (automatic) while you are supporting the service user and because of the length of time you will be supporting the service user, a minimum of an automatic driving license is essential for this role.
If you are not sure about the position, come along and spend some time with the service user and service team manager to decide if this is the right placement for you.
This is a unique role in a unique service built around the needs of the service user, and it is completely person-centered to his needs.
The service user doesn’t require medication or personal care.
Shift pattern:
This role is to be responsive to the service and assist the service team manager who works full time. So various different hours will be required. Please make sure you are free to work any hours set out as part of your rota.
Role will include: one full live in weekend a month.
Friday 2pm right through to Monday 2pm.
The recruitment process:
Short video introduction which you will need to send on WhatsApp.
60-90 minute interview 1.
60-90 minute interview 2.
Paid training, shadow and trial shifts will commence for a minimum of 6 to 12 months.
Training, shadow shifts and trials:
Will take place at any point during any day of the week.
Please insure you are available to partake fully in the training.
Holiday pay:
is paid on top of the hourly rate at 12.07% which equates to 5.6 weeks annual leave (unless you are contracted then it works a different way).
Rates of pay:
£15.50 per day hour plus the holiday pay to make it a total of £17.37 per hour.
Night sleep-in rate:
£34 per sleep-in (we pay an increased amount of £89.10 plus holiday pay per sleep to compensate you should you be awake).
You will be paid towards the end of the month (within the last 4 days of the month) in arrears pro rata through PAYE administered by Wiltshire Council payroll team and all tax, national insurance, pension etc is calculated by them and you will be sent a monthly payslip with all payments and deductions.
Benefits of working on our team:
No Covid jabs needed
Free enhanced DBS
Higher than normal wages compared to most support work
Possible Pay increase reviews every 2 years of continuous employment
Pension scheme if you qualify (Enrolment is automatic but can be opted out once enrolled)
A very unique supported living set up offering a therapeutic environment for the service user
Payment for training and job shadowing
A family atmosphere is the key here.
· We are looking for someone who acts like they truly care
· Please have the ability to be flexible
· Please be reliable
· Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be available to work and cover all shifts that are required of them and integrity is essential right from the start and throughout because of the expectations and needs of the service user. Please only apply if you can meet all criteria set out in this job advert and any further criteria set out in interviews and training.
We have to get this right for the service user due to the amount of time you will be with the service user so it is paramount that we have your full patience and support while we set you up for lone working. The service is extremely fussy who he has supporting him and due to his complex needs we have to do this whole process carefully.