Autism Support Worker (Days)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Cygnet Group are currently looking for an experienced Autism Support Worker (Days) to join our dedicated team at The Squirrels.

We are offering a 42hour contract, working a variety of daytime shifts. Some shifts may start at 7 am, while others may finish at 10 pm, across a 7day rota (including two weekends per month).

As an Autism Support Worker, you will:

• Support and assist residents in their daytoday lives

• Encourage independence while helping with cooking, cleaning and personal care

• Accompany residents to community activities such as cinema trips, swimming, local events and even nightclubs

• Promote personal development and help individuals learn new life skills

• Update and maintain accurate records to monitor health and wellbeing

• Provide emotional and physical support in a compassionate, personcentred way

The Squirrels is a 9bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may present with behaviours that challenge. Our aim is to provide a safe, comfortable and empowering environment that promotes independence, confidenc e and community integration.

• Adults aged 18 and over

• Individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities

• People who may present challenging behaviours

• Residents with communication challenges and complex needs

• Salary: £13.45 £14.00 per hour

• Free meal while on shift

• NHS Blue Light Discount Card

• Fully paid training and induction

• 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Paid breaks

• Contributory pension scheme

• Access to a range of staff support and wellbeing services via Cygnets online portal

• Previous experience supporting adults with Autism or Learning Disabilities

• Understanding of challenging behaviour

• A positive attitude and caring, compassionate approach (required)

• Strong communication skills (required)

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team (required)

• Flexibility to support a range of communitybased activities (required)

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Southampton

SO16 7JE

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)