Support Worker

We are seeking to recruit a staff team to support a people living in Bury, Greater Manchester with Autism.

We are looking to recruit people who have a good understanding of the needs of people living with Autism and can be flexible around the shift patterns. The days start at 10am until 11pm and will include sleep over duties (of which there is a separate paid allowance).

We need people to join his team of committed and dedicated workers. To do so you will need to possess the following qualities.
- Resilience - and the skill to see every day as different from the last
- 2 years experience in the Health and Social Care Sector in the UK working with adults with autism
- 2 years experience with challenging behaviour and/or RPI training
- Active and outgoing
- A good understanding of working with people with Autism
- Experience of behaviours that challenge services / Positive Behaviour Plans
- Working as a team as well as independently
- An ability to think outside of the box (regularly)
- WORKING FOR US_
- What makes Bury independent Living different?_

We offer to all new starters:

- a good hourly rate which includes all shadowing and induction and any ongoing training
- An annual training bonus in December salaries (as long as all required training has been completed successfully)
- An assigned Manager/Mentor to assist you in your induction and ongoing employment with us
- Employer Assist Programme with free 24/7 access, including counselling/advice/support confidential for you and your family
- Blue Light Card and associated discounts
- Free NVQ 3/4/5 in Health & Social Care (includes signed agreement)
- Opportunities to increase skills, experience and role responsibilities for the right people. If you are ambitious, this could lead to career development and promotions.

The role of a Support Worker is really varied, we ensure the people we support are safe, happy and leading great lives. We also work alongside the people we support to encourage them to manage situations independently and gain confidence as a person where possible.

Supporting someone with needs isn't just about personal care, it is about every aspect of support and living an independent life in their community.

We really encourage people to learn and try new life skills such as cooking or actively seeking out new choices and opportunities, possibly engage in education and local community partnerships/events.

As a Support Worker you will meet people who may need additional support; we offer as standard a full training suite of learning for employees/volunteers to ensure the services we deliver meet the entire needs of the people we support.

We stand by our Quality - it's what makes us very different

QUALITY CHARTER

P We will make it PERSONAL. It will be about you, with you and for you

E we will review and reflect on our work to make sure we are EFFECTIVE

R we will be RESPONSIVE to the people we support, and the team we work alongside

S we will SAFEGUARD against harm through practice and in our daily lives

O we will explore every OPPORTUNITY to promote health, happiness and wellbeing

N we will NURTURE relationships, foster friendships and create trust

A we will be ACCOUNTABLE in our practice, apologise and learn from our mistakes

L we will work together as a team to give the people we support the chance to LIVE their best LIFE possible.

What are the roles available

We need
- Full Time Support Workers 35-37.5 hours per week
- Part Time Support Workers 16-35 hours per week

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

Pay: £12.18-£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme

Shift:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- UK based: 2 years (required)
- Learning Disability/Autism: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person