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Community Support Worker - Sherborne, Sherborne
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Client:
Autism Unlimited
Location:
Sherborne, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
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Job Description:
Autism Support Worker - Sherborne
Autism Unlimited runs a dedicated Adult Services programme, currently recruiting for one of our care packages in the West.
Sam is early 20s, gender fluid, based in Sherborne. They enjoy outdoor activities, developing social skills, love animals (has a pet cat), passion for music, and playing bowling. Sam is also happy to have lazy days inside playing with tech gadgets.
We are recruiting for males and females who are spontaneous, fun, resilient, adaptable, and proactive to join our community team supporting Sam.
The role suits someone confident with cooking, able to support with finances, and comfortable with physical contact (Sam enjoys hugs and head rubs).
We have Full Time and Part Time vacancies. Driving is not essential but preferred.
A support worker's day would include:
* Sharing skills and life knowledge to promote independence and good life skills
* Maintaining accurate records of care plans, finances, appointments, and medication
* Following and adapting support plans to ensure comfort and happiness
* Providing personal care, including hygiene, bathing, and medication support
* A rewarding job with variety and career development opportunities
* 12-week induction with training, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring
* Opportunity to complete an accredited qualification after passing a 6-month probation
* Access to an internal learning portal for skill development
* Cycle to work scheme
* Welcome Bonus of £400 (paid in two installments at 3 and 6 months)
* Overtime at competitive rates
* Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Employee referral scheme earning £400 per successful referral
* Benefits portal with discounts and cashback healthcare plan
* 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for support on issues like money, family, and legal matters
* Network of Mental Health First Aiders for mental health support
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