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The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
Join Us as a Support Worker
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Supported Living North 1. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are:
About the Service
Our supported living services are for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others. North 1 support a total of 13 autistic people across Lancashire.
About the Role
We are looking for a caring and reliable Support Worker.
You’ll be working with an autistic adult and her family in a community support environment, providing person centred support on a 1:1 basis to a lady in her own home. She is looking for an active person who will enjoy supporting her on long walks with her dog, bike rides and swimming and is interested in films, books and crafts. You will also provide support with any aspect of daily living including domestic tasks, finances, relationships, health, medication, work and education.
Due to the nature of the role and the female vulnerable person being supported in her own home, a female Support Worker is required for this role.
What You’ll Do
* Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
* Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
* Support life skills& independence(budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)
What We’re Looking For
* For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people
* Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
* Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome
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This advert is for a part time position at 16 Hours per week.
Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and will include evening and weekend working.
Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.
What we can offer you
* Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
* Annual Leave– 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
* Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
* Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
* Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.
* Life Assurance– 2x your base salary.
* Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
* Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
* Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
* Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.
* Extra Pay– Enhanced overtime, plus payments for sleep-in and on-call(if applicable to the role).
* Refer a Friend– Get £200 when you refer someone.
About our application process
When you write your supporting statement:
* Look at the job description and person specification.
* Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
* Give examples if you can.
We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.