Support Worker Supported Living

Support Worker required for a young adult with a diagnosis of Autism and Learning Difficulties

The rate of pay

16.01 per hour

Hours

Sundays Waking Night Shift 21:00-09:00; Mondays Waking Night Shift 21:00-09:00; Wednesdays Shift 2 15:00-21:00

Total - 30 Basic Hours

Additional Shifts to cover sickness/annual leave/etc. often available at various times during the week.

Some Benefits

· Working with one young adult based in his own home

· Part of a dedicated team

· Permanent Contract

· Pension Scheme

· Opportunities for SVQ and CPD

About

The young adult is ambulant but requires supervision. He lacks social interaction and communication skills, but he can communicate basic needs and wants verbally.

His interests include: Going for drives, walks, play parks, swimming, playing in his Hot Tub, using his shower room, playing with a ball, watching his tablet computer.

He is generally good-humoured and very friendly. However, he can suffer times of extreme agitation when he can self-injure. This can be very challenging to deal with.

Role

· Assistance with all activities of daily living

· Maintaining a safe and secure environment

· Focusing on the young adult’s quality of life

Requirements

· Genuine interest in supporting Young Person’s with Additional Needs

· Ability to work as part of a team

· Experience in Care/Support work preferred

· Reliable and trustworthy

· Flexible

· Able to cope with challenging situations and behaviour

· PVG Scheme Member or willing to join

· Car Driver with full clean UK/EU license to drive a Motability car

Further information including a full Job Description will be sent once an application has been received. Only serious applicants will be considered.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £16.01 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Application question(s):

• Please outline any relevant care or support experience

Experience:

• Working with people with autism: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK or EU Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PA 30 Hours March 24