Overview
Join our Supportive and Lively Community at Greenways! Greenways is our residential home, just two minutes away from the centre of Highcliffe. We are growing and looking for a weekend Support Worker to join us on a part-time basis, 21 hours per week.
To be considered for this role you must hold a Full UK driving licence; access to your own vehicle is not essential.
Please note: Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.
The role
You will have the opportunity to support four friendly and energetic gentlemen. Many of our residents have shared their lives together from school through to adulthood – a truly special journey that you’ll be proud to be a part of. Our home is a vibrant and engaging environment, full of energy and activity.
Our residents love a wide range of activities, including:
* Challenging staff to a game of Bowling.
* Relaxing with a swim at the local pool.
* Enjoying the outdoors with a forest picnic.
* Going on a bike ride.
* A fun night out at a nightclub in Southampton.
As a valued member of our team, your role will involve a mix of meaningful support – from helping with daily routines like food preparation, shopping, and personal care, to accompanying residents as they access the community and pursue their interests. You may also assist with administering medication to ensure their wellbeing.
Hours of work – 21 hours per week
Week 1:
Saturday – 8am – 4pm
Sunday – 3pm – 10pm
Week 2:
Friday – 8am – 3pm
Saturday – 8am – 10pm
Sunday – 8am – 3pm
At the heart of everything we do is promoting the independence of the person we support, and ensuring we have a relaxed, empathetic and encouraging team working with us helps us achieve this aim.
* A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development
* Overtime enhanced rate
* An employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!
* 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring
* The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period
* All colleagues have access to an internal learning portal to increase your skills and knowledge
* Cycle to work scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
* Benefits portal with discounts at shops, restaurants and days out, plus a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental
* A 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information
* We have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support if you experience mental health issues
Apply now
If being a Support Worker sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, simply click “apply” to complete the application process. If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call the Talent Team on 01202 084834.
Carly will be happy to help!
Our Commitment
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.
Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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