Are you a dedicated individual who can support learners with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour on a daily basis? Can you think on your feet and be creative? Are you compassionate and have a good sense of humour? If so, this job is for you!
Within our Day Services, you will support our fantastic young people to carry out a range of person-centred activities such as accessing the community to take part in a variety of physical activities (Swimming, Cycling, Trampolining), developing independent living skills (Cooking/Baking, Cleaning, Car Washing), enhancing Literacy and Numeracy skills, and promoting independence in every way we can.
These posts can be full-time or part-time and are permanent. The shifts are run on a two-week rota, an example of this would be: Mon - Fri (week 1), Tues - Sat or Tues - Fri and a Sunday (week 2). To be clear, you may need to work 1 weekend a month.
A normal shift could be 8am to 4pm with a possible 1 shift per week finishing at 8pm.
Applicants with experience of Autism, Positive Behaviour Support, promoting independence, choice and social inclusion are preferred but training will be provided.
Benefits:
* Competitive annual leave entitlement
* Salary of £24,544 based on a 40-hour contract and determined by experience
* Continual professional development through paid training
Responsibilities:
* Carry out and implement care plans
* Support learners with daily activities, i.e. cooking, accessing the community, physical activities, arts and crafts, literacy and numeracy.
* Effectively communicate with all service users, staff, and professionals
* Promote independence at all times
* Enable choice whilst balancing well-being
* Adopt creative approaches to challenging behaviour
* Remain calm and collected in pressurised situations
* Create a supportive, nurturing, and trusting environment where people are able to develop
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Support Worker within a care environment preferred but not essential
* Ideally qualified to level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or Assisting Teaching and Learning 2 or 3 (not essential)
* Able to work a shift pattern on a rolling rota
* Flexibility with working hours
* Excellent communication skills
* Calm and caring manner
* An understanding of the difficulties encountered by young people with Learning Disabilities/Autism when transitioning from children to adult services
* The ability to use non-verbal communication systems and social stories
* An understanding of Autism
* The ability to work within a Positive Behavioural Support Plan
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.80-£12.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Additional Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Physical Setting:
* Day centre
Shift:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
Work Days:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Positive Behaviour Support: 2 years (preferred)
* Working with people with Autism: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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