Support Worker for Autistic Adults

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Autism Matters Full time

Support Worker for our 1:1 PA service

Are you passionate about making a difference when it comes to supporting Autistic people?

Are you a change maker who is proactive and deeply committed to making other people’s lives better.

Do you feel frustrated by the provision currently provided for autistic people? You know you need to be part of leading the change, but haven’t found the right opportunity to do so?

Do you love giving back to your community, but feel you are currently stuck in a role with mínimal opportunity for growth and reward?

If this sounds like you, keep reading

At **Autism Matters** **Newcastle** our member experience is absolutely everything, we are the game changers, we are user led and actively employ a diverse mix of neurotypical and autistic adults.

We are looking for ambitious people who are passionate about making a difference by positively impacting the lives of autistic adults, their families and the community.

Our core values drive everything we do. We are fun, passionate, person centred, creative and constantly improving and evolving.

We are looking for people who embody our core values and can demonstrate that to us.
- This is a **part-time flexible role**, based across Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Shields with evening and weekend hours needed. The pay is currently £12.08/hour. We pay a mileage allowance of 45p a mile.
- There is the freedom to work the hours you want fitting in around your lifestyle.
- Hours can be varied across the week depending on the needs of the members needing support, but is usually between the hours of 9.30 am-3pm. In addition we deliver social groups in the evenings.
- We are an established charity, with over 12 years experience delivering person centred support. We have an employee assistance program and are a mindful employer.

The possible down sides?
- Flexibility is needed, with hours that will increase as we continue to build the services in the Newcastle ,Gateshead, Northumberland, North and South Tyneside areas. You need to be able to grow with us.
- You are willing to have a full DBS check carried out.
- Expect to be involved, make lots of new friends, and pretty much love your role

What are the requirements?

The role of a support worker is to provide person centred support in our one to one PA service.

Relationships are everything at **Autism Matters Newcastle branch** and we pride ourselves on being there for our members and their families. You will need to have a deep understanding of people and the ability to empathise with the realities of their day to day lives.

Tasks
- Delivering autism specific services, following guidance and established unbelievably successful processes
- Taking part and supporting people to live their best lives.
- Team working and training.
- Understanding support needs, and plans, and working in partnership with members to deliver the individual person centred support that works for them.
- Using google drive for all admin tasks, and an app called Homebase for access to their shifts.
- Organising and Transporting members to and from their activities
- Providing daily session feedback

You must
- Have an adult transportable valid DBS certificate or be willing to have one done
- Be willing to provide 2 References (including current/most recent employment)
- Have a full and clear UK driving licence with business insurance
- Be able to use Google drive and Gmail
- Have full and reliable internet connection at home
- Have relevant experience supporting autistic people

Key skills required
- Excellent communication skills
- Trustworthy and responsible
- Seamless planning and execution: The provisions we offer are varied,
- Tech savvy: we use G Suite for everything
- Proactive
- Flexible

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel

**Experience**:

- Working with people with autism: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Support Work PA service.



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