About the Role
Are you Understanding, Empowering, and Aspirational? If so, you could help our adults make the best out of every day. We currently have vacancies in our Winsford house supporting four amazing gentlemen alongside a vibrant and established team. If you enjoy activities such as trampolining, going on beautiful walks through nature, have a flair for cooking or baking, and love to get out and about in the community, you will fit right in with our amazing team. Previous experience isn't necessary as full training is provided. Hours consist of earlies, lates, doubles, and some weekends as part of a rotating staff team. We are currently looking for support workers who hold a full UK driving license. iMap is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Job Opportunity
Support Workers are the key to providing outstanding support to the young people in our care. While no two days are the same, consistency in approach is key. Can you:
* Help our adults to meet their personal care needs.
* Directly support our young adults in their day to day lives.
* Supporting with all aspects of health and wellbeing.
* Attending appointment and arranging social activities.
* Supporting opportunities in the community and actively encouraging independence.
Essential Skills
Skills & Experience:
* Be compassionate and understanding;
* Dynamic problem solver who can work well under pressure;
* Effective verbal and listening skills;
* Excellent time management and communication skills.
* Hold or be actively working towards a full UK driving license.
The description is not intended as a total definition of the post, only an outline of the duties involved. You are expected to carry out other activities that are within the scope of the role and which may reasonably be required by the Manager according to the normal practice of iMap.
This position is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974’ and as such the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced/with child/adult barred/Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
iMap Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If there is anything we can do to assist you in applying or during the interview process, please let us know.
iMap reserves the right to close this advert earlier than the specified closing date should we receive a high number of applications.
About Company
iMap - Individuals Making Autism Positive are an established support and education provider committed to increasing the participation of children and adults with autism in all aspects of living and learning. Through understanding we will empower each individual to achieve their aspirations.
DE&I
This position is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974’ and as such the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced/with child/adult barred/Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
iMap Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If there is anything we can do to assist you in applying or during the interview process, please let us know.
Benefits
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Tech Scheme
* Paid Sick Pay
* Reward Schemes
* Support to Drive Scheme
* Development Pathways
* Comprehensive Training Package