Our adult services programme complements and collaborates with every part of our wonderful charity, giving the opportunity for the people we support to thrive.
Our continued growth and success calls for outstanding people who are driven, passionate, inquisitive and collaborative. We give you the opportunities, tools and autonomy to do your best work and develop more rapidly than you thought possible.
Penny Farthing is our Victorian-style residential home based in New Milton, just on the edge of the New Forest. It is home to four incredible people, three males and one female, with varying support needs.
Due to the needs of these specific individuals, candidates with experience with challenging behaviour or supporting people on a 1:1/2:1 basis is essential.
Based on the people we support, we are able to accept applications from female candidates with a Full UK licence with access to their own vehicles and male non-drivers.
If you would be travelling by train and will need a railcard, please tell us as we can help support with the cost.
As a Support Worker at Penny Farthing, each day will be different. Our residents have various interests, such as swimming, bowling, dancing, visiting local farms and going out to explore the New Forest, to name a few. Aside from getting stuck in with activities, your day might also include helping individuals with food preparation, shopping, accessing the community, providing personal care, and administering medication.
The shift pattern is 8am - 3pm and 3pm - 10pm and includes working alternative weekends. We have full and part-time shift patterns available.
If you think you have what it takes, and are the kind of person who wants to do impactful, challenging and rewarding work that makes a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Unfortunately, this is not a position that we can offer sponsorship for, under the skilled worker route.
Why not take a tour around Penny Farthing?
In addition to the feel-good factor, other reasons to join us include:
1. £400 Welcome Bonus - paid in 2 instalments
2. "Refer a friend" scheme - earn £400 per person you successfully refer!
3. Overtime paid at competitive rates
4. Comprehensive training programme consisting of 12 weeks of in-house, on-site and online training, accompanied by shadowing, coaching and mentoring
5. The opportunity to join our neurodiversity network led by colleagues to ensure the voice of neurodiverse people remains central to our thinking and decision-making
6. Annual leave increases with each service year - up to 33 days!
7. Exclusive access to our employee portal, home to discounts on days out and hundreds of high street and online stores.
8. Health cashback plan to receive money back for dental, optical and other treatments
9. Salary sacrifice schemes for various electrical devices and bikes and many more
10. A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information
11. The opportunity to continue your professional development with accredited qualifications once you've passed your probation period
12. We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support to you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.
If you have any questions or want to discuss the role more, please call Carly in the Talent Team on (phone number removed) who will be happy to help!
Our commitment
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. We will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.
Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Vacancies will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure, barring checks, and other relevant employment checks.
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