*Complex Needs/Autism Support Workers Urgently Required for Risdon area to support 8 adults with additional needs:-*
* Waking Nights (10pm to 8am) *£15.00 per hour*
* Early & Late Shifts (8am to 3pm / 3pm to 10pm) *£13.44 per hour*
* Sleep-ins (10pm to 8am) *£54.00 per shift*
*Full driving licence and own transport required, business insurance preferred but not essential*
*The role will require working every other weekend *
Are you caring and supportive and willing to take on new challenges?
Are you conscientious, willing to train, wanting to take pride in your job role and to really make a difference to individuals with autism and mental health issues?
We are seeking staff to be part of our small, friendly team, supporting someone with autism and mental health issues. Experience in these areas is desirable but training can be provided for the right candidates.
A skilled support worker should be able to provide both emotional and physical support when needed to ensure that people feel in control of their lives.
*Support Worker Responsibilities:*
* Meeting and working directly with people to agree and provide support with their practical and emotional needs.
* Designing and contributing to support plans that best suit the individuals' needs, including risk management and enablement.
* Providing emotional support by talking to people about their needs and listening to their concerns.
* Assisting with domestic tasks including shopping, cooking, cleaning, and washing.
* Ensuring the healthcare needs of each person are met appropriately.
* Helping people to complete their paperwork and manage their individual finances.
* Helping people to participate in leisure activities.
* Communicating frequently with the person to be able to identify their needs and check what is working / not working.
* Making sure that medical and other appointments are made and supporting people to attend.
* Being responsible for the well-being and safety of people supported.
* Supporting people with managing their medication.
Full-time and part-time positions available to include weekends, waking nights and sleep-ins.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.44-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 35 per week
Work Location: In person