Job Description: Male Support Worker
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 awarded (T&C's apply)
We are currently recruitingfor a full time Autism Support Workers to support individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities within a supported living residence in the CARLISLE area.
Please note we are not a recruitment agency.
Role Description
We are committed to Equal opportunities. We currently have a great opportunity for dedicated Autism Support Workers to work with individuals who have a learning disability, autism and mental health support needs. The individuals will be living in their own homes within a supported living residence so we are looking for Autism Support Workers who can provide 360 wrap around support that covers all aspects of their life throughout the day and night. Support Workers will be playing an active role in engaging individuals within their community, will require creative thinking skills to adapt support, and support with physically energetic activities.
To be part of their team, they are looking for the following qualities from a team member:
· Provide support during the good times and the difficult periods our individual faces in their daily life.
· Have a good understanding of Autism / Mental Health and how this can impact daily living or have working with in a mental health setting
· Understand Autism or have had experience working with Autistic people, and that you understand that being autistic is an important part of who they are.
· Be a positive advocate for them.
· Be consistent – do what you say you say you will if you can’t explain why.
· Be prepared to motivate them in a supportive manner
· Be patient and understanding encourage them on the difficult days
· Have a fun and kind personality who will go on adventures
· Work with them to solve issues and overcome day to day tasks
· Come to work to “Get to know me” as that is what is needed to support them
· Work as part of the team who deliver amazing person-centred care
· Think outside the box
· Be able to have a laugh and joke but have set standards and boundaries
What's in it for you!?
- Perkbox benefit (Shopping & groceries savings)
- Employee wellbeing assistance package (EAP & Virtual GP)
- Free specialist training
- Ongoing training & coaching
- Opportunities to progress & develop
- Pension enrolment
- Paid holiday
- Sick pay
- Weekly Pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Overtime
Licence/Certification:
- Autism (preferred)
- Full UK Driving Licecne (Preferred)
*Refer a friend bonus is payable at
· £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.
· £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.
Website: https://specialisthomecaregroup.co.uk/
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