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About Autism Plus
Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.
In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.
We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.
About the Role:
Shifts Patterns: Includes night shifts 10 - 8
Autism Plus are looking for Support Workers who are emphatic and compassionate to provide person centred support to individuals with Autism, learning disabilities and mental health conditions within our Ashcroft service. The role is incredibly rewarding as you will support individuals to live as independently as possible, empower them to identify their goals, pursue interests and hobbies, support health and well-being, and to be a part of their local community.
Experience isn’t essential as we offer full training for the role. You must be able to commit to a fully paid, full time 3-week induction.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and host group sessions such as arts and crafts, music and drama.
2. Support individuals to pursue hobbies, interests, leisure activities and new skills, enabling them to integrate within the local community.
3. Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with tasks including cooking, personal care and paperwork.
4. Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.
5. Understand their communication needs and adapt communication to each individual.
6. Offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, respect their right to privacy and ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.
7. Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.
8. Support and monitor their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable.
We are looking for individuals who are:
1. Empathetic, observant, and resilient.
2. Compassionate and can appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience.
3. Take pride in doing a great job.
4. Enjoy helping others.
5. Happy assisting with duties such as cooking, providing personal care, attending appointments and social activities.
6. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations.
7. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, always adopting a person-centred approach.
What we offer:
1. Refer a friend scheme Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period.
2. 20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory.
3. Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses.
4. Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7.
5. Fully funded DBS to the required level for the role.
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