Support Worker / Learning Disabilities & Autism

Support Worker / Learning Disabilities & Autism A rewarding opportunity for a creative, enthusiastic and committed person to join a supported living service for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities, helping people live fulfilled, independent and happy lives at home and in the local community. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Care Assistant, Residential Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Care Worker, Support Practitioner, Personal Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Domiciliary Care Assistant,

Home Care Assistant

SALARY: £25,740 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week. Varying Shifts on a Rota Basis: Early/Late/Long Day/Mid-Shifts between 7:00-21:00 and Night Shift 21:00-7:00 and 21:00-9:30

JOB OVERVIEW This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in supported living, helping autistic adults and people with learning disabilities live fulfilled, independent lives as a Support Worker. As a Support Worker, you will promote independence, positive relationships and active participation in the local community, while providing person-centred care that supports each person’s aims, needs and objectives. The Support Worker will be part of a friendly team that takes a creative and proactive approach to care, helping people with everyday tasks, personal care prompts and meaningful activities that support a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle.

DUTIES Your duties as the Support Worker include:

Person-Centred Support: Help people achieve their aims and objectives through creative, proactive and person-centred supportPromoting Independence: Support people to live fulfilled and happy lives in their own homes and within the communityCommunity Participation: Encourage people to develop positive relationships and take part as equal members of the local communityPersonal Care Support: Prompt and support people with everyday tasks, including personal care where requiredActivities and Interests: Take part in a range of interests and activities that contribute to a healthy, well-balanced and fulfilling lifestyleComplex Needs Support: Be willing to support people with complex physical needs and wheelchair usersTeam Working: Work collaboratively with the registered manager and wider team to provide consistent, high-quality support CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autismPositive, encouraging and person-centred approachCreative, enthusiastic and committed attitudeEnjoys sharing skills and knowledge with othersWilling to support people with complex physical needs and wheelchair usersAble to work varying shifts on a rota basisThe right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship BENEFITS

A supportive and friendly working environmentIn house training and development packageEmployee health plansPaid sick leave in line with years' serviceEmployee perks scheme including Blue Light Card discountPensionIncreasing holiday allowance in line with years’ serviceEmployee Assistance Programme

HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P15094 Full-Time, Permanent Social Care / Healthcare Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.