Senior Autism Practitioner at Autism East Midlands, the leading regional Autism charity in Nottingham.
This position is part time at 17.5 hours per week, with an hourly rate of £14.56.
This is a job where you will be making a difference to people’s lives by supporting individuals with autism in our residential service, engaging them in a variety of activities they enjoy, and promoting independent living skills.
You will provide holistic support, including personal care, medication administration, integration into the local community, and managing anxieties that may be expressed through distressing behaviour.
Full training will be given. If you have experience as a Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Assistant, or have worked in the NHS, Health Care or in Social Care, this position would be well suited to you.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week. The working pattern is on a rolling rota including a variety of shifts: early, late, sleep‑ins, weekends, bank holidays and flexible shift patterns.
Qualifications
You should hold an NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Benefits
* Occupational sick pay
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
* Extensive induction with autism specialist training
* Fully paid for 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
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid maternity / paternity / adoption leave
If you’d like to join our team, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you!
Please note we do not offer sponsorship.
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