Autism Support Worker

Autism Support Worker

Location: New Romney

£12.00-£24.20 an hour 

Superior Healthcare is urgently seeking experienced Autism Support Workers who want the variety offered by working for an agency to join their team.

Superior Healthcare is a leading healthcare agency with more than 100 care settings including nursing and residential care homes with the option of working in supported living houses and learning disability placements in New Romney  and within a feasible distance of your home.

Are you a calm, caring and resilient person, who thrives on helping others to achieve?

Can you keep calm in a crisis, be proactive in your approach, and be resilient to behaviours that challenge?

Can you encourage, reassure and promote independence, fulfilling the lives of the people you support?

We want YOU!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to clients
• Follow care plans and risk assessments to meet the needs of clients
• Assist with the administration of medication
• Show strong empathy, communication skills and a good sense of humour
• Accommodate the needs of the people we support by using the company car
• Ensure that accurate and up-to-date records are maintained
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals

Requirements:

• 6 months of previous paid experience working as a support worker within the UK.
• Hold a manual UK Driving Licence and be willing to drive the company car
• Demonstrate experience in supporting a person with autism
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of positive behaviour support and behaviours that can be challenging
• Ability to commit to at least 24 hours of work per week
• Access to your own vehicle is essential for this role

Benefits:

• Choice of day, night and weekend shifts
• Competitive rates of pay – £12.00-£24.20 per hour
• Thorough induction and ongoing paid training
• Option to work towards an NVQ/Diploma qualification
• Holiday pay and inclusion on the company pension scheme
• Regular team events, such as BBQs and fish and chips on the beach
• Referral scheme: receive Amazon vouchers when you refer a friend
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Bluelight card

If you are a passionate support worker who is eager to work as part of an organization that will value the contribution that you make and support you in building your career around your needs, Superior Healthcare looks forward to hearing from you!

If you are interested, please call Adina on 01227 640 534 or text 07842 309 226

Superior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.

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