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This range is provided by Autism East Midlands. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Then come and join us as an Autism Support Worker. This is a job where you will actually make a difference to people’s lives. You’ll be supporting autistic people with a variety of activities they enjoy and encouraging independent living skills.
You’ll find this is a rewarding job with variety, as no two days are ever the same. You will be positively supporting people by providing holistic support including personal care, medication administration, integration into the local community and managing their anxieties, which they may communicate through distressing behaviour.
No experience is necessary, so don’t worry if you don’t think you know enough about how to support adults with autism. Full training is given. We are looking for someone who has the right attitude, who shares our values and who we can work with to develop their skills.
If you have experience as a support worker, care assistant, nursery assistant, or personal care assistant or have worked in the NHS, health care or in social care, this position will also suit you.
We have full‑time, part‑time and casual relief positions available in the Nottingham area and they are easily commutable by car from surrounding areas such as Mapperley, West Bridgford, Kirkby‑in‑Ashfield, Bulwell and Arnold.
Our support is 24/7. The working pattern is on a rolling rota and includes a variety of shifts – early, late, sleep‑ins, weekends, bank holidays and flexible shift patterns. Please be aware that we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours and we are unable to offer sponsorships.
What we offer
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
* Occupational sick pay
* Extensive induction with autism specialist training
* Fully paid Care Certificate, which is essential for those wanting to pursue a career in health and social care
* Paid job‑related qualifications during employment
* Free initial DBS Check
* Employer pension scheme
* Friendly and supportive work environment
* Refer a friend scheme worth £500
* Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, so we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part‑time
Job function
* Other
* Public Safety
Equal opportunities
Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview – just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form.
Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you are a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, and we will cover any initial costs.
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