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SalaryAbout 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:
Hours: WAKING NIGHTS, 36 hours per week, 3 x 12 hour shifts 8:00pm – 8:00am
Location: Haxby, York
Required: Full UK Driving Licence
We are currently looking to recruit Support Workers with experience, to offer bespoke support to 3 individuals on a multi-person site in a village location on the outskirts of York.
Our Complex Care Support Workers assist individuals who have complex needs and/or mental health issues, in accordance with Care Plans and will offer positive behaviour support to individuals, who express their frustrations and needs through challenging behaviour, by using appropriate strategies.
The site has been designed and refurbished to offer bespoke and specialist support to individuals with ASD and/or a learning disability. The people we support range in age and personalities, and in some cases, can present with behaviours that could be considered challenging, or require focused one to one support throughout the day and night.
Candidates must have a good understanding of PBS plans and planning, and have experience with MAPPA, PMVA, Sherwood, or other similar training.
Job Description (includes, but is not limited too)
To assist individuals who have complex needs/mental health issues in their home, in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs
To offer positive behaviour support to individuals who express their frustrations and needs through challenging behaviour by using appropriate strategies
Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks including cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care and paperwork
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, e.g. sounds, tones, body language
To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times
Assisting the Clinical Team in their clinical duties with the individual
Becoming both a role model and companion to the individual and uncovering shared interests, such as hobbies and outings
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!
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
