Support Worker

Description
Pay rate: £13.50 per hour (WEEKLY PAY)
Shift Pattern: Shifts to be confirmed on interview - Need to be flexible.
Requirements:
Previous experience supporting people with Autism and mental health diagnoses, and a full UK driver's license This role will be working with a young person with Autism and a mental health diagnosis. She has an adventurous spirit and enjoys cold water swimming in the sea, has a passion for rugby and spending time with her dog. We will provide staff on a 2:1 24/7 basis.
If you are patient, empathetic, reliable, flexible, engaging and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we would like to hear from you.
You will need to have the ability to remain positive, on difficult and challenging days.
Key responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of daily living and have the ability to help someone build everyday life skills. (Cooking, cleaning, and planning)
• Helping to plan and organise leisure opportunities such going to the beach, walking with her dog, and visiting places of interest etc.
• Working to support transition out of a MH hospital and back into own home

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience working with individuals who have Autism and mental health diagnoses.
• An understanding of Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• A strong and positive attitude and outlook

What you'll get from us

• Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme). money back for optical and dentistry
• Access to blue light discount scheme - can be claimed for post probationary period
• Attractive holiday entitlement
• Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension enrolment
• A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.24/7 management support.
• A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 when you refer a friend or family member

About Learning Disability and Autism We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities.
We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences.
Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.
We offer great opportunities for our Support Workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.