Job Description

Autism Support Worker

Location - Worcester, Worcestershire

12.21 per hour

Role Description - Autism Support Worker

Gray Healthcare are recruiting an Autism Support Worker within the Worcester area of Worcestershire to support a male in his 20s who has a diagnosis of Autism, Learning Disabilities, Epilepsy and Levels of Anxiety

The male we support lives independently in his own home receiving 2:2:1 support 24 hours a day.

He has a good sense of humour. His interests include interacting with his staff team by doing activities with them or watching television. His favourite programs are Scooby Doo cartoons and nature documentaries like Planet Earth.

He is supported by a mixed team of male and female on mixed shifts of days and waking nights

We are recruiting

drivers only

for this role as the individual we support will have a mobility vehicle to access the community.

Support Worker Required Skills and Experience

Full UK Driving License -

Essential

. Social care experience, ideally within Autism and Learning Disabilities and with some experience of supporting individuals with mental health needs such as anxiety. Experience providing encouragement to a person with complex health needs. Experience supporting individuals with behaviours which may be considered challenging. Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments. You must have current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months.

We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Hours

24-hour Contract 2 x 12 Waking Nights shifts per week (Alternative weekends)

Induction and Training

We provide an initial week of training which is a combination of online training. (Company induction, systems, and Medication.) Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK which is a PBS approach to least restrictive practice, this is a therapeutic and proven alternative to restraint dominate approaches. You will then complete the person-centred training, specific to the person that you are supporting. Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare, and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary Fully paid induction and training Company pension Professional development 28 Days (Including Bank Holidays) Blue light card Additional annual leave with each year's service up to a maximum of 33 days

About Us

Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes - into their own communities - giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support package for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Application question(s):

Do you have 6 months experience working in the UK health sector Do you require a Sponsorship? (We do not offer sponsorships)
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BWH/6804/988