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We are a leading autism charity - we exist to ensure autistic people can live their lives with dignity, choice and independence.
Working as a Community Support Worker for Autism East Midlands means you will be providing exceptional support for individuals with Autism. No two days are the same.
Your job will be key in encouraging independence, boosting service users’ self-confidence, and keeping them safe. As a Community Support Worker, you will assist individuals based on their individual needs, including personal care, daily living skills, and community activities such as going to the cinema, arts & crafts, sports, shopping, and more.
We have full-time, part-time, and casual positions available in the Derby area. Must be able to drive and have your own car.
What can you expect from us?
Becoming an Autism practitioner could be just the start of your career. We have a dedicated career pathway with opportunities to progress within the organization. We offer extensive training and support to gain NVQ qualifications.
If you are new to care, demonstrating the right values is important. During your first 12 weeks, you will undertake your care certificate qualification to develop your knowledge and skills in Health & Social Care to become an autism practitioner upon successful completion of your probation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintain high standards of professional care and practice, supporting independent living, physical, cultural, social, learning, vocational, recreational, and emotional needs.
* Ensure cleanliness across the setting, following IPC measures.
* Develop positive relationships with service users, families, and team members, knowing your limitations and seeking support when needed.
* Familiarize with Autism East Midlands systems and processes.
* Keep all records up to date, secure, and confidential, adhering to GDPR.
* Liaise professionally with families, clinical teams, and external agencies, recording appropriately within confidentiality bounds.
* Develop understanding of autism and implement best practices.
* Learn about CALM and Positive Behaviour Support and apply these in practice.
* Complete all elements of the Care Certificate and mandatory training.
* Use internal IT systems and log incidents on reporting systems.
* Follow service finance procedures.
* Work flexibly as required by the rota and contract terms.
* Communicate effectively within the team to ensure continuity of care.
* Understand communication methods of those supported.
* Work safely, following support plans, risk assessments, and policies.
* Support service users with personal care when needed.
* Provide support in line with individual support plans.
* Adhere to the Autism East Midlands Code of Conduct.
* Support and encourage educational engagement.
What are we looking for?
* Excellent communication skills
* Embodiment of our values: kindness, dedication, and passion for people
* Enthusiasm and passion for the role
* Willingness to develop and pursue an NVQ in Health & Social Care
* Comfort with IT and experience using emails
If you have previous experience as a support worker or in Health & Social Care, and knowledge of CQC requirements, this will be beneficial. Lived experience is also welcomed. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Please note, we cannot accept applications from candidates with restricted hours, nor can we offer sponsorships.
What we offer:
* Extensive induction with autism specialist training
* Fully paid Care Certificate for those pursuing a career in health and social care
* Free initial DBS Check
* Supportive and friendly work environment
* Refer a friend scheme
* Access to Blue Light Card scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
Note: We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications are received, so apply promptly. Please inform us if applying under the Disability Confident scheme.
Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, paid for by Autism East Midlands. They will also need to subscribe to the annual DBS Update Service at a cost of £13/year.
Evidence of Right to Work in the UK (if applicable) will be required.
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