Support Worker

3 months ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Learning Disability and Autism Full time

Job Introduction
**Support Worker**

**Pay rate**:£13.50 per hour** (weekly pay)**
**Shift Pattern**:Initially 20 hours per week. (Day shifts)

**Requirements**:Experience with Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance.

Unfortunately, we **cannot** provide **VISA sponsorship** **and we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in/around the Nottingham area and able to commute.

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in Nottingham. We are looking to build up a team around a young gentleman, to support with a long-term aim of moving out of the family home and into his own accommodation.

We would like to find someone who can develop a trusting relationship with him, based primarily in the family home to begin with.

This person is a complex young man who has Autism, specifically PDA. This results in some significant anxieties, sensory sensitivities, including what would present as OCD behaviours.

He has a particular keen interest in online/video gaming. A shared interest in this regard would be advantageous.

You would need to have experience of the PDA profile of Autism and demonstrate a working knowledge of supporting someone with this diagnosis.

You would be a positive, emotionally intelligent person and excited by the opportunity to spend time with someone and make a difference to their quality of life.

If this sounds like a role which would interest you, please contact our recruitment team for an informal conversation.

If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else’s life then we want to hear from you.

**Key Responsibilities**

Support Workers cover all manners of support for others - from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping.
- Support with all facets of daily living.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Ensure the individual's safety and well-being at all times.
- Communicate effectively with the individual and other team members.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
- Adhere to care plans and guidelines provided.
- Aid with light household chores which may include cooking, cleaning.
- Spending time and building a positive relationship in the family home.
- Connect with this person initially through a shared interest of video gaming.
- Progress to accessing the community, focussing on areas of interest and enjoyment.

**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**
- Experience and awareness of PDA & Autism is essential.
- The role would come with comprehensive training, but we are looking for someone who has experience working in this sector. Relevant NVQ qualifications are desirable.
- A positive and patient demeanour.
- A genuine desire to spend time with a person and assist with their needs and aspirations.
- Ability to effectively communicate with individuals requiring care.
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
- Empathy, patience, and compassion when interacting with individuals in need of support.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet varying care needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Willingness to undergo additional training and development as required.

**Benefits**
- Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies
- Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme).money back for optical and dentistry
- Access to blue light discount scheme
- Attractive holiday entitlement
- Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and Social Care
- Progression opportunities within the organisation
- Ongoing training and development
- Pension enrolment
- ** A great Refer a Friend scheme - **receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.

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**About Learning Disability and Autism**

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities.

We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences.

Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.

We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a

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