Autism Support Worker

Do you want to make a real difference? We are looking for Full time Support Workers who are passionate about their career and who want to develop their skills to specialise with Autism.

Who are we?

We are a leading autism charity - we exist to ensure autistic people can live their lives with dignity, choice and independence.

Working as a support worker for Autism East Midlands means you will be providing exceptional support for individuals with Autism. No two days are the same. Your job will be key in encouraging independence, boosting service users’ self-confidence, and keeping them safe. As a support worker you will assist individuals based on their individual need, possible elements of personal care, assisting them with daily living skills, helping them in the community and doing the things they love which can range from the cinema, arts & crafts, sports, shopping and much more.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week.

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships.

What can you expect from us?

Becoming an Autism practitioner could be just the start of your career, we have a dedicated career pathway and there are opportunities to progress within the organisation. We offer an extensive training program and can support you in gaining NVQ qualifications.

If you are new to care, its important you demonstrate the right values, and if you are successful at interview your first 12 weeks with us you will be undertaking your care certificate qualification to enable you develop your knowledge and skills working in Health & Social Care to become an autism practitioner upon completion of your probation

As a support worker your day will look like:

•You will play a pivotal role in their days they receive support, attending reviews and liaising with external agencies

•Support young people with social and community inclusion

•Be the young person’s champion and as part of the wider team strive to ensure that they achieve their aspirations and full potential

•Manage the well-being and Positive behaviour of Autistic Adults Ensuring that their needs beliefs and cultural values are met

•Assist senior staff with the writing and maintaining of Positive Behavioural Support Plans, Risk Assessments and Session Plans.

• Supporting a person with personal care and other complex health needs, ensuring that person’s dignity and independence is promoted

•Support and encourage educational engagement

What are we looking for?

* You’ll have great communication skills

* You’ll embody our values; you’ll be kind, dedicated and have a passion for people.

* You’ll bring passion and enthusiasm to the role

* You’ll be keen to develop and work towards an NVQ in Health & Social Care

* You’ll be comfortable with IT and have experience using emails

If you’ve previously worked as a support worker or in Health & Social care and have knowledge of CQC requirements this will be beneficial alternatively lived experience is welcomed. If this sounds like you, we would love you to get in touch!

In return we offer:

* Occupational sick pay

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)

* Extensive induction with autism specialist training

* Free initial DBS Check

* Employer pension scheme

* Friendly and supportive work environment

* Refer a friend scheme worth £500

* Access to the Blue Light Card

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

We are a disability confident employer please make us aware if you consider yourself to have a disability so that reasonable adjustments can be made, to discuss this further please call us on (phone number removed)

Please be aware, we may close the job advert early due to volume of applications, so make sure you get your application in early