Overview
Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs. Since 1986, the charity has focused on empowering people to live independent, fulfilling lives. We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprises.
About the Role
Shifts patterns: 35 hours per week. Desired, but not essential: full, clean driving licence.
Autism Plus are looking for Support Workers who are empathetic and compassionate to provide person-centred support to individuals with autism, learning disabilities and mental health conditions within our supported living service. The role is 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 participate in 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
* To assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs.
* Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks.
* Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.
* Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual.
* To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.
* Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.
* Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable.
Person Specification / Qualifications
* Empathetic, observant, and resilient.
* Compassionate and able to appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience.
* Take pride in doing a great job.
* Enjoy helping others.
* Willing to assist with domestic duties, cooking, providing personal care, attending appointments and social activities.
* Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations.
* Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach.
Application Process & Support
The application process is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role interests you and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: hr@autismplus.co.uk, or Telephone: 01143 840300).
What we offer
* Refer a friend scheme – Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period
* 20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory
* Blue light discount card
* Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses
* Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7
* Fully funded DBS to the required level for the role
* Induction Training for the role
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