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SalaryAutism Anglia is a well-established independent charity. We have opportunities available for Female Support Workers awake night on a full time-time basis. Working from Villa Road based in Colchester, Essex.The successful Awake Night Support Worker will assist people who are within the autistic spectrum. Providing night time support, remaining awake and alert and responsive to the people we support. Completing the night-time cleaning rota, laundry and ironing duties and other designated night time tasks as required. This role is well suited to someone with previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, or Carer. Caring for Autistic individuals, or those with Learning Disabilities in a healthcare setting. Autism Anglia offers an extensive induction on the commencement of employment. We are also dedicated to ongoing training and professional development. Villa RoadVilla Road accommodates individuals within the autistic spectrum, some with additional Learning Disabilities. The house is part of Autism Anglia’s Adult Services. Enabling all individuals to participate in various physical activities such as walking, swimming, shopping, and general socialising in the wider community.Support Workers and the team, work towards enabling individuals to achieve their own life plans by developing life skills through a person-centred, strengths-based planning. This will include being actively involved in empowering them to make individual choices about their everyday living. The role: Providing support to the female individuals we support at Villa RoadEnsuring safeguarding vulnerable adults procedures are an integral part of the working practices of the establishment Support with personal care, health and hygiene with a focus on developing life skills. Contribute to and develop appropriate support plans and risk assessments required for night-time routines and any specific behaviours. Maintain these records in partnership with the staff team and line manager. Responsible for receipt, storage and administration of medication and maintaining accurate record keeping as delegated. Prepare comprehensive handover reports including the night-time section of daily records for the oncoming staff, which for the oncoming staff. To adhere to the service cleaning rota and assist with the laundry duties including ironing.Depending on the needs of the individuals we support, participate and support individuals with activities e.g. watching a film, reading, computer games, and sensory equipment Applications are welcome from Awake Night Support workers with the following: Previous experience working as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Carer, preferably with Autism or Learning DisabilitiesAbility to identify the needs, wishes, and aspirations of individuals who may have communication needs.Experience in working with people with Autism, Learning Disabilities and intensive behavioural support.Experienced with activity co-ordination, knowledge of opportunities in surrounding areasGood range of communication skills Experience working within a health and social care environment. It is essential that the successful applicant holds a full driving licence. To apply:If you have a genuine passion for supporting and uplifting others, your outstanding future at Autism Anglia could be moments away. Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in contact. Autism Anglia considers itself to be a fully inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all individuals who are able to meet and exceed the requirements of the position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to appropriately support candidates. Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults or children and expects all staff to share this commitment in the fullest sense. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. For all enhanced DBS roles, we are permitted to seek access to spent convictions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013).
