Autism Support Worker - Monday To Friday

Location: Perth and Kinross

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with autism? Do you have experience in both autism and mental health? Are you ready to join a dedicated team of professionals providing essential support to individuals in their own homes and within the community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

- Provide support to individuals with autism in their homes and in the community, catering to their unique support needs

- Assist with bill payments, tenancy support, and accessing services as required

- Offer emotional support and companionship to individuals in the outreach service

- Work independently as a lone worker, utilizing problem-solving and decision-making skills

- Manage a workload of 2-3 individuals per day, ensuring sufficient time for travel and meaningful interactions

- Shift times are between 8am to 6pm, Monday - Friday

Requirements:

- Previous experience working with individuals with autism and mental health

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Compassionate and patient approach towards individuals with unique support needs

- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for individual caseloads

Why join us?

- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with autism

- Exciting and varied workload, supporting individuals in their homes and within the community

- Competitive pay and paid travel expenses

- Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities

If you are passionate about providing support to individuals with autism and mental health, if you thrive in a lone working environment, and if you are excited about the challenges and rewards of outreach service, we want to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 36 per week

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• UK paid care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road