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Bank Support Worker (male support staff only)
A non‑verbal man with autism, emotional and complex needs in Salisbury, Wiltshire requires a dedicated support worker. You do not need experience – we will provide full and robust training and shadowing periods.
Shift Pattern
Some weekends or/and shifts may be required to cover sickness or gaps within the rota. Please note that no shifts are guaranteed. We are also looking for bank/relief support workers on an as‑needed basis.
Job Summary
We are looking for a male support worker to join our successful team to support a 31‑year‑old non‑verbal man with autism and complex needs to live in his own home. A robust care plan will be given to follow, which forms part of the main structure of the service.
You will have access to a company car (automatic) while you are supporting the service user – a driving licence is not essential for this position.
If you are not sure about the position, come along and spend some time with the service user and service team manager to decide if this is the right placement for you.
This is a unique role in a unique service built around the needs of the service user, and it is fully person‑centred to his needs. The service user doesn’t require medication or personal care.
Training and Shadow Shifts
Training will take place at any point during any day of the week and/or up to one weekend a month. Please ensure you are available to partake fully in the training.
Holiday Pay
Holiday pay is paid on top of the hourly rate at 12.07%, which equates to 5.6 weeks annual leave.
Rates of Pay
£15.50 per day hour plus the holiday pay to make it a total of £17.37 per hour.
Night Sleep‑In Rate
£34 per sleep‑in (we pay an increased amount of £89.10 per sleep to compensate you if you are awake).
You will be paid towards the end of the month (within the last 4 days) in arrears pro rata through PAYE administered by the Wiltshire Council payroll team. All tax, national insurance, pension etc. are calculated by them and you will be sent a monthly payslip with all payments and deductions.
Benefits of Working on Our Team
* No Covid jabs needed
* Free enhanced DBS
* Higher than normal wages compared to most support work
* Possible pay increase reviews every two years of continuous employment
* Pension scheme if you qualify (enrolment is automatic but can be opted out once enrolled)
* A very unique supported living set‑up offering a therapeutic environment for the service user
* Payment for training and job shadowing
* A family atmosphere is the key here
The recruitment process will be explained over an initial telephone conversation/email/meet and greet/interview.
Any Other Information
* We are looking for someone who acts like they truly care
* Please have the ability to be flexible
* Please be reliable
* Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be available to work and cover all shifts that are required of them; integrity is essential right from the start and throughout because of the expectations and needs of the service user
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