Hourly rate: £12.94 per hour
Full time (37.Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Required: Full UK driving licence. Previous experience with Learning disabilities and Autism
Make a difference by supporting people to live their life, their way
We are looking for acaring, enthusiastic, and resilient individual to join a dedicated support team for a young lady with Autism, living independently in her own home in Bristol (BS7).
To thrive in this role, you should have experience supporting people with learning disabilities and Autism, and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of complex behaviours and Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
Most importantly, we're seeking someone with a great sense of humour, a positive attitude, and a genuine commitment to helping others maintain their independence and quality of life, even when faced with challenges.
This young lady enjoys getting out and about in the community and has her own vehicle. Therefore, you must hold a full UK manual driving licence and be comfortable driving her car.
"We can teach you everything you need to know about supporting people well. What does it mean to be a support worker?
If you needed support to keep your day the way you like it, what would be important to you?
Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support.
Help build a supportive environment that encourages everyone to thrive and gives them the freedom to live their life their way.
People are at the heart of everything we do and as a support worker you will embody our core values by:
Communicating openly and building trust.
Helping each other to provide the best support possible.
Whether the day was easy or tough, taking responsibility for your actions and focusing on what matters most to those who you support.
Using creativity and flexibility to try different ways of helping others.
Providing the most effective and adaptable support possible.
Buy and sell annual leave - transfer windows open twice a year.
Wagestream - an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
Vivup - spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians, and access to many more health benefits.
Blue light card - we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants
Care Friends - our employee referral and reward app. You'll receive points which can be exchanged for extra money.
Pension and Life Assurance - you'll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.
If you're all about possibilities and interested to support someone in a way that is meaningful to them, apply today.
If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. Affinity Trust Support Worker Job Description & Person Specification.