Support Worker - 30 hours (Apple Grove) inBrent Knoll inBrent Knoll PUBLISHED 27 MAY 2024
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To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check.
Our friendly Apple Grove, Somerset court home is currently looking for passionate and committed support workers to join their team to support autistic adults.Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people if not, we have a fantastic training programme that will get you on your way to achieving a fulfilling job that will beat most out there.
Post available are as follows, x1 Support Worker - 30 Hours
Salary: £12.50 per hour
The Role Includes
- Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
- Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into the community
- Develop individuals’ life skills, vocational, educational and creative skills
- Help provide exercise, leisure and recreational opportunities
- Transforming lives and achieving results for Autistic Adults
Job Description
We need you to be: Resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people. Being a support worker takes passion, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.
To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.
We offer: A supportive an approachable management team, 33 days annual leave a year (including bank holidays), a competitive market salary, a fantastic one-year induction programme, continuing learning and development opportunities to complete your QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, along with a host of benefits – from shopping discounts with companies such as (But not limited to), ASDA, Tesco, Nike and Halfords to flexible working and a competitive pension scheme.
- Your working pattern will be varied over a seven-day rota, and would include alternate weekends and bank holidays.
Help transform lives by joining our team TODAY!
You’ll be joining our team, both locally and nationally and we’ll support you every step of the way.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do.
To apply for the role, please click the button at the end of this page to apply online.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include references and criminal backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from those with a diagnosis of ASD.
We offer
- Excellent training and development programme
- Career progression opportunities
- Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call.
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance counselling programme
- Competitive pension scheme
- 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays)
- Access to our benefits portal - online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple, Nando's and loads more!
- Cycle to work scheme
- Headspace membership for yourself + 3 friends/family members - Headspace is a global leader in mindfulness and meditation
- Occupational sick pay
- Salary Finance - Our charity partner offers Salary Finance loans as a financial wellbeing benefit for our staff.
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card
- Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200!
- Level 1 membership to Healthcare Cash Plan for all permanent staff!
- We are excited to announce up to 14 new benefits which launched in April 2023 including private health and dental insurance
Schedule
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s)
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- Are you barred from working with vulnerable people?
Licence/Certification
- Driving Licence (preferred)
We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.
Our friendly Apple Grove, Somerset court home is currently looking for passionate and committed support workers to join their team to support autistic adults.
Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people if not, we have a fantastic training programme that will get you on your way to achieving a fulfilling job that will beat most out there.
Post available are as follows, x1 Support Worker - 30 Hours
Salary: £12.50 per hour
The Role Includes
Job Description
We need you to be: Resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people. Being a support worker takes passion, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.
To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.
We offer: A supportive an approachable management team, 33 days annual leave a year (including bank holidays), a competitive market salary, a fantastic one-year induction programme, continuing learning and development opportunities to complete your QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, along with a host of benefits – from shopping discounts with companies such as (But not limited to), ASDA, Tesco, Nike and Halfords to flexible working and a competitive pension scheme.
Help transform lives by joining our team TODAY!
You’ll be joining our team, both locally and nationally and we’ll support you every step of the way.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do.
To apply for the role, please click the button at the end of this page to apply online.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include references and criminal backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from those with a diagnosis of ASD.
We offer
Schedule
Application Question(s)
Licence/Certification
We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.
Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people if not, we have a fantastic training programme that will get you on your way to achieving a fulfilling job that will beat most out there.
Post available are as follows, x1 Support Worker - 30 Hours
Salary: £12.50 per hour
The Role Includes
- Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
- Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into the community
- Develop individuals’ life skills, vocational, educational and creative skills
- Help provide exercise, leisure and recreational opportunities
- Transforming lives and achieving results for Autistic Adults
Job Description
We need you to be: Resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people. Being a support worker takes passion, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.
To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.
We offer: A supportive an approachable management team, 33 days annual leave a year (including bank holidays), a competitive market salary, a fantastic one-year induction programme, continuing learning and development opportunities to complete your QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, along with a host of benefits – from shopping discounts with companies such as (But not limited to), ASDA, Tesco, Nike and Halfords to flexible working and a competitive pension scheme.
- Your working pattern will be varied over a seven-day rota, and would include alternate weekends and bank holidays.
Help transform lives by joining our team TODAY!
You’ll be joining our team, both locally and nationally and we’ll support you every step of the way.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do.
To apply for the role, please click the button at the end of this page to apply online.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include references and criminal backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from those with a diagnosis of ASD.
We offer
- Excellent training and development programme
- Career progression opportunities
- Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call.
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance counselling programme
- Competitive pension scheme
- 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays)
- Access to our benefits portal - online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple, Nando's and loads more!
- Cycle to work scheme
- Headspace membership for yourself + 3 friends/family members - Headspace is a global leader in mindfulness and meditation
- Occupational sick pay
- Salary Finance - Our charity partner offers Salary Finance loans as a financial wellbeing benefit for our staff.
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card
- Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200!
- Level 1 membership to Healthcare Cash Plan for all permanent staff!
- We are excited to announce up to 14 new benefits which launched in April 2023 including private health and dental insurance
Schedule
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s)
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- Are you barred from working with vulnerable people?
Licence/Certification
- Driving Licence (preferred)
We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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