SupportWorker Days Specialist Adults’ Autismservice
AutismPathwaysBirkenheadWirral
* Fulltimeand parttime options available 21 28 and 35 hours per week(overtimeavailable)
* Shiftpatterns: 08:0015:00 15:0022:00 plus occasional shorter 6 hourshifts specifically allocated for communitybased activitiesprogramme
* £13.18perhour
* Location:BirkenheadWirral
* Full UKDriving Licenserequired
AboutUs:
The AutismPathways team have many years of experience in developinghighquality accommodation and care for people who need additionalsupport.
We providemodern spacious selfcontained residential and supported livingaccommodations with additional features to keep people safe andempower them to have greater choice and control in their lives thussupporting them in achieving greaterindependence.
TheRole:
AutismPathways are currently seeking knowledgeable and confident SupportWorkers to join our brand new setting for adults with Autism whichopened in October last year. This is a fantastic opportunity toapply your specialist experience in an innovative unique conceptsetting where every detail is personcentred and tailored to theindividual. This includes 21 or 31 working with each service user(daytimes) highly structured individual activity programmes aliving space/workplace designed for safety (for both the serviceuser and for you!) and an ambitious professional development planso you can truly become an expert in yourfield.
AutismPathways employees enjoy a range ofbenefits:
* Flexiblepay* choose when you are paid and managementtipstoo
* Specialisttraining ongoing facetoface training tailored toyou
* Careeropportunities The chance to‘make your mark’ and play a keyrole
* Pensionscheme helping you plan for yourretirement
* Discountson the high street* with retailers like Asda Costa and Argos
* ReferaFriend and get a £250bonus
* Freewellbeing programme helping you look after your physical andmentalhealth
* Employeerecognition scheme we recognise and reward greatwork
TheService:
Based inthe heart of Birkenhead this stateoftheart specialist setting willcomprise of 3 purposeadapted bungalows providing completely privatetailored accommodation for each resident. Catering specifically forindividuals with highly unique complex needs and behaviours we arepassionate about providing a service for those who may previouslyhave struggled to find the right support environment to give themthe best chance ofsuccess.
* Completelyseparate living accommodation for each resident comprising of theirown bedroom living space kitchen bathroom andgardens
* Specialistadditional features to promote safety throughout the settingincluding reenforced furniture and appliances hightech medicalmonitoring equipment where required completely separate staff areawithin each bungalow (with own access) to promote maximum privacyandindependence
RoleRequirements:
* Experienceworking in a similar setting (adults’ Autism learningdisabilities/complex behavioural needs or caring for the elderly)preferred but notessential
* Currentlyhold or be willing to undertake Level 2 Diploma in Health &Social Care (orequivalent)
* Flexibilityto work shift patterns according to the needs of our residentsincluding weekendworking
* We arelooking for calm confident individuals who can display a positiveunderstanding and attitude towards complex behaviours that may bechallenging
AutismPathways is an Equal OpportunityEmployer:
We welcomeand encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embracediversity within each service as we think it is important that theSocial Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcomeapplications from people from backgrounds including disabledcandidates Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates LGBTQas well as nonbinary candidates and those with experience of mentalhealth.
AutismPathways are working in partnership with Sandstone Care Ltd forrecruitment only. Autism Pathways is not part of the Sandstone CareGroup