Job Introduction
Autism Anglia is a well-established independent charity. We have opportunities available for Support Workers on a full-time basis. Working from our Peldon Campus in Colchester, Essex.
The successful Support Worker will assist people who are within the autistic spectrum, some with additional Learning Disabilities, enabling them to maximize their potential and develop life skills across multiple activities. The successful Support Worker will work as part of a team to help those in your care achieve their own life goals through person-centred planning. Ideally, you will be able to drive to reach our site.
This role is well suited to someone with previous experience working as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), or Carer, particularly caring for Autistic individuals or those with Learning Disabilities in a healthcare setting.
Autism Anglia is dedicated to providing ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development, and support, as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment.
Location: Peldon Campus, Church Road, Colchester, C05 7PT
Salary: £22,534.12 per annum (£11.68 per hour)
Hours: Full-Time Hours; 37 hours per week, overtime available
Please note we have part-time roles available starting from 26 hours.
The Role
* Working in partnership with the team to provide a strengths-based, outcome-focused approach for all individuals.
* Maintain the dignity, respect, and privacy of each individual supported by assisting them with personal care, health and hygiene-related activities, which may involve sport and leisure, cultural and recreational activities including day trips, short breaks, or holidays.
* Assist individuals with communication support tasks, psychological monitoring or intervention, and sensory support tasks.
* Ensure that the quality of support given meets the identified needs and that all relevant documentation is regularly reviewed, evaluated, and amended as necessary.
* Keep up-to-date and clear and accurate records and support plans/risk assessments to reflect each individual’s requirements.
* Know, understand, and work within Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults procedures, ensuring all concerns are acted on and dealt with according to policy and procedure.
Applications Are Welcome From Support Workers Who
* Have previous experience working as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Healthcare Assistant, or Carer, preferably with Autism or Learning Disabilities.
* Hold a Full UK Manual Driving License.
* Can identify the needs, wishes, and aspirations of individuals who may have communication needs.
* Have experience working with people with Autism and intensive behavioural support.
* Are experienced with activity coordination.
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