Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom The National Autistic Society Full time

We are looking for a
Support Worker (Part Time) to join our team in our in our
Plymouth Services.


Queens Road is our specialised supported living home, located near Mutley Plain, where we support 5 autistic adults to develop skills promoting their health and wellbeing, inclusion in the local community and greater independence.

We are looking for support workers with a "can do" approach who can offer active support to facilitate and enable the people we support to progress and move on.

Our outreach team supports people living in their own or family homes. They have a variety of interests and support requirements, including maintaining their homes, social networking and attending activities


If you are passionate about providing an excellent standard of support and have or would like to specialise in making a difference to someone on the autism spectrum, then we would like to hear from you.


A full UK driving licence and access to transport would be preferred.

We offer:

A supportive an approachable management team,33 days annual leave a year prorate (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 to a competitive pension scheme.


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.

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.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include references and criminal backgrounds.

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.

The hours of work will be 16 hours per week and fixed term for 6 months.

Salary:
£9518.07

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Application question(s):

  • Are you barred from working with vulnerable people?
  • Do you have the right to work in the UK? Please note we do not provide sponsorship.

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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