* Starting salary of £23,167.56
* Shift rota over 7 days, with the opportunity to boost your salary with sleep-ins
* 36 days generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
* Support and training to develop your career
* Employee benefits including discounts on gyms, shopping, and leisure
* Eligible for a Blue Light Card, the discount card for emergency and social workers
* Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
About you
If you are a friendly and enthusiastic person who has a can-do attitude and a passion for helping others, a role in our adult residential care homes may be right for you.
Whilst we value experience, it is not essential for candidates to have previously worked in the health and social care sector, or with autistic individuals – all we ask is that you are hard-working and willing to learn, and our comprehensive induction, training and mentoring will give you all the skills and tools you need to thrive in your career.
Our staff come from all walks of life and backgrounds, and bring their passions, skills, and experiences with them to enrich the lives of those they care for. If you’re seeking a rewarding job that makes a positive difference in the lives of autistic and/or neurodivergent people, this is the role for you.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Previous experience working with neurodivergent individuals is desirable but not essential.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of neurodiversity and the needs of individuals with neurodivergent conditions.
• Willingness to undergo relevant training and ongoing professional development.
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate support workers to join our team. As a care support worker at one of our adult residential homes, you will work to support individuals who are autistic and/or neurodivergent to live as fulfilling and independent lives as possible.
Working individually, and as part of a team, you will build positive, trusting relationships with the adults in your care, and make a genuine difference in their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing direct care and support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans. Help residents with daily tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.
• Encouraging and enabling residents to participate in activities and social interactions within the care home and out in the community.
• Supporting residents to develop their independence and life skills through structured routines and positive reinforcement.
• Monitoring and reporting on residents’ well-being, behaviour, and progress to the care home manager and other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for residents.
•Upholding the principles of confidentiality, dignity, and respect in all interactions with residents and their families.
Join us
If you’d like to have a chat about the role, have a question about your application, or would like to request a paper application form, give our recruitment team a call on 0191 3121119 or email recruitment@ne-as.org.uk
North East Autism Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and adults, and operates a safer recruitment process. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer (EOE) here at NEAS. We believe everyone has the right to be themselves. We not only celebrate diversity but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We are committed to creating a workplace where all differences are valued, and we make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities.
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