Job Description

Support Worker required for a young adult with a diagnosis of Autism and Learning Difficulties

The rate of pay: 16.49/hour.

Hours

18 Hours per week

Fridays 15:00-21:00 (6 hours)

Saturdays Waking Night Shift 21:00-09:00 (12 hours)

More shifts are available at various times during the week to help with cover for annual leave/sickness/etc.

Some Benefits

Working with one young adult based in his own home

Part of a dedicated team

Permanent Contract

Workplace Pension Scheme

About

The young adult is ambulant but requires supervision. He lacks social interaction and communication skills, but he can communicate basic needs and wants verbally.

His interests include: Going for drives, walks, play parks, swimming, gym, playing with a ball, watching TV.

He is generally good-humoured and very friendly. However, he can suffer times of extreme agitation when he can self-injure. This can be very challenging to deal with.

Role

Assistance with all activities of daily living

Maintaining a safe and secure environment

Focusing on the young adult's quality of life

Requirements

Genuine interest in supporting Young Person's with Additional Needs

Ability to work as part of a team

Reliable and trustworthy

Flexible

Able to cope with challenging situations and behaviour

PVG Scheme Member or willing to join

Car Driver with full clean UK/EU license to drive a Motability car

Experience in care/support work (at least 1 year)

Experience working night shift (preferred)

Further information including a full will be sent once an application has been received. Only serious applicants will be considered.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 16.49 per hour

Application question(s):

Briefly explain why you are a suitable person for this position
Experience:

Working with people with autism: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full UK or EU Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PA 18 hours July 25