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Community Support Worker - Weymouth/Dorchester, Dorchester
Client: Autism Unlimited
Location: Dorchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 00bd03e023d9
Job Views: 81
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
If giving back and making a difference in someone's life would be the most rewarding career for you then we would love to hear from you.
Our adult services programme is looking to expand our offering within our care packages in the West region. We are looking for an individual who is independent, adaptable and proactive to join our community team in the Weymouth and Dorchester areas.
You would need to hold a full Driving license and have access to your own vehicle to be suitable for this role.
We have Full Time and Part Time vacancies available. You would be required to help support individuals in their own homes and participate with activities such as swimming, walking groups, day trips and holidays. You would also be supporting people with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning and medication routines.
You would be required to work shifts such as 07:00 - 16:00, 14:00 - 22:00, and work alternate weekends, including sleep-ins (sleep-ins receive an additional payment).
A support worker's day would include:
* Sharing your skills and life knowledge with the people we support to enable good life skills and independence when living in the community
* Maintaining consistent and accurate records regarding care plans, finances, appointments and medication
* Following the support plan in place for each person we support to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy, adapting this as required based on changes in behaviour
* Providing some elements of personal care from personal hygiene prompts, helping to bathe and wash, medication
* A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development
* 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.
* The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period.
* All colleagues have access to an internal learning portal so you can increase your skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you the most.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
* A generous employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!
* Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.
* A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
* We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.
Our commitment:
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Autism Unlimited are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the individuals we support.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application.
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