AddressAbout Autism Plus
Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.
In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.
We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.
About the Role:
Monday Friday 8.30am 3.30pm Occasionally some weekend and evening working. Desired, but not Essential: Full, clean Driving Licence.
Autism Plus are looking for Support Workers who are emphatic and compassionate to provide person centred support to individuals with Autism, leaning disabilities and mental health conditions within our Easiworks Social Enterprise . The role is incredibly rewarding as you will support individuals to work independently producing items to be sold, supporting work experience, empowering them to identify their goals, pursue interests and hobbies, support health and well-being, and to be a part of their local community.
Experience isnt essential as we offer full training for the role. You must be able to commit to a fully paid, full time 3-week induction.
Key Responsibilities:
- To assist individuals in the Social Enterprise, on work experience at our chocolate factory and cafe or in the community and assess their skills and needs.
- Support group sessions such as arts and crafts, horticulture, music and drama, woodwork, work experience and pottery.
- Supporting individuals to pursue hobbies, interests, leisure activities and new skills, enabling them to integrate within the local community.
- Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with tasks including cooking, independence and work experience.
- Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.
- Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual.
- To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.
- Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.
- Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, (where applicable) full training will be given.
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Empathetic, observant, proactive, flexible and resilient.
- Compassionate and can appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience.
- Take pride in doing a great job.
- Enjoy helping others.
- Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations.
- Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach.
The application process is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role is something that interests you, and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!
As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: hr@autismplus.co.uk , or Telephone: 01143 840300)
What we offer:
Refer a friend scheme Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period
20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory
Blue light discount card
Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses
Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7
Fully funded DBS to the required level for the role
Induction Training for the role
