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Form of workWhether you are looking for career change, a job that ‘gives back’, a new job after a break from working, are at the start of your career in social care or are looking to change jobs in care – we would love to hear from you!
At Autism Unlimited, we offer unlimited opportunities for the people we support and the staff that support them. Our adult services programme help people to explore their potential, make choices, and ultimately make a successful transition from childhood into adulthood. Each person we support communicates in their own unique way, whether that is using body language, sign or repeating specific phrases.
You would need to hold a full Driving license and have access to your own vehicle to be suitable for this role.
We are looking for male or females Support Workers to join us within the community in Dorchester, supporting 5 males in our supported living model. Your main responsibilities would be supporting and focusing on their specific care needs and requirements. This could include cooking and daily routines.
The hours would be working 8am - 3pm, 3pm -10pm. You will be required to work alternate weekends and do 1 sleep in per week (which comes with an additional payment).
Why join us?
* A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development
* 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.
* The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period.
* All colleagues have access to an internal learning portal so you can increase your skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you the most.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
* Overtime paid at competitive rates
* A generous employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!
* Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.
* A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
* We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.
Our commitment
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce
Autism Unlimited are committed to safeguardingandpromotingthewelfare ofthe individuals we support.
Wewillensurethatall our recruitment andselectionpracticesreflect this. All successful candidateswill besubject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application.
Apply now
If being a Support Worker sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply it couldn’t be simpler - just ‘apply’ to complete the application process.
If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed).
Carly will be happy to help!
* An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, this will be paid for by Autism Unlimited.
* We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce
* As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Talent Team on (phone number removed)
