Autism Support Worker

7 months ago


Kidderminster, United Kingdom North Star Foundation Full time

Job description

North Star provides high quality support to people with learning disabilities, autism, and neurodiversity needs living in their own homes in Worcestershire.

Established 20 years ago, North Star is an outstanding care service providing high quality support to people with learning disabilities in Worcestershire. We enable many people to change their lives by learning new skills, broadening their horizons, and making life enjoyable and fun.

We seek experienced _Autism / Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) workers_ for locations in Kidderminster and Stourport.

If you have a background in autism or mental health support, or supporting people who present with behaviours of concern, this is an opportunity to join high performing teams providing community-based support and work as part of a wider team including family and health professionals.
- **Applicants must hold a manual driver’s license and be able to demonstrate relevant experience. **_Full Time and Part Time positions are available and there are many opportunities for placement across our Worcestershire based service.
- **Job Requirements**_

Sometimes working in pairs, sometimes working alone, you will be required to carry out a broad range of support with everyday living skills and tasks, including:

- Driving mobility vehicle
- Supporting activities such as swimming and animal care
- Supporting with personal care
- Working shift patterns, including days, sleeping nights, and weekends
- Working at other locations across the service supporting people with learning disabilities

Enhanced Rate of Pay - £12.50-£13.00 per hour

Relevant training is given to all job holders to meet the requirements of their role.

Excellent support from local management 24/7
- **What makes a good Autism Support Worker?**_
- Previous experience within mental health and/or challenging environments (minimum 2 years)
- Passion for providing high standards of care and support, safely and effectively.
- Unconditional regard for others, a good instructor of life skills, and be aspirational for the lives and opportunities of people you support.
- A strong team worker who follows guidelines and sticks to the script.
- Patient and resilient, reflective about practice, and able to recognise their limits and when to seek assistance or advice.

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

Pay: £12.50-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Manual UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ASW110424



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