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Bidding for this role is open; this is a residential care/community support position focused on enabling autistic people to engage in activities they enjoy and develop independent living skills.
Overview
This is a rewarding role where you will be supporting autistic people with a variety of activities, helping them with personal care, community integration and managing anxieties that may be expressed through distressing behaviour. No experience is necessary as full training is provided. We are looking for someone with the right attitude and values to develop their skills with us. Prior experience in care roles or health and social care is relevant but not required.
Responsibilities
* To ensure high standards of professional care and practice for service users, including independent living, physical, cultural, social, learning, vocational, recreational and emotional needs.
* To maintain high standards of cleanliness across the setting, mindful of IPC measures.
* Adhere to developing positive working relationships with service users, families and team members, and know your own limitations and seek support when required.
* Familiarise with Autism East Midlands systems and processes to deliver high standards of care and support.
* Ensure all records you maintain are up to date, secure and confidential, adhering to GDPR.
* Liaise with families, the clinical team and external agencies professionally and record appropriately within confidentiality.
* Develop understanding of autism and implement it in practice.
* Develop understanding of CALM and Positive Behaviour Support and embed within the service.
* Complete all elements of the Care Certificate and mandatory training.
* Access internal IT systems regularly and log incidents on reporting systems.
* Ensure compliance with service financial procedures.
* Work flexibly as required by the rota and contract terms, as directed by your manager.
* Communicate effectively within the team to ensure continuity of care.
* Develop understanding of communication methods for those supported in the service.
* Work in a safe way, following individual support plans, risk assessments and company policies and procedures.
* Support service users with personal care when required and provide support in line with individual support plans.
* Adhere to the Autism East Midlands Code of Conduct.
Qualifications and requirements
* No specific experience required; full training will be provided.
* Experience as a support worker, care assistant, nursery assistant or personal care assistant is beneficial, as is NHS/healthcare or social care experience.
* 48+ hours per week availability may be restricted by advert’s terms; check eligibility for sponsorships as stated in the posting.
* Ability to work a rolling rota, including early, late, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays.
What we offer
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
* Occupational sick pay
* Extensive induction with autism specialist training
* Fully paid Care Certificate
* 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/adoption leave
Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview when you apply, and you can indicate Disability Confident status in your covering letter or email.
Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you are successful, you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check; cost is met by Autism East Midlands. You will also need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a cost of £13 per year.
We require evidence of your Right to Work in the UK (if applicable).
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