Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Hillingdon

Hours: 40 hours

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £30,000-£35,000 per annum (including sleep-in shifts)

Shift Pattern: 3 days on 4 days off across the week, including weekends. This will be discussed further at interview stage

We are looking for compassionate support workers to support two active young men with autism and learning difficulties in their own home.

This is a privileged opportunity to work in an acclaimed bespoke setting alongside a small, experienced team committed to caring for these two young men.

Your main goal will be to provide support to enable them to achieve what is important to them and improve their quality of life. This includes supporting them with a variety of activities such as cycling, horse riding, sailing, swimming, visiting Merlin attractions, volunteering at the National Trust, walking in the country and household chores.

We are seeking staff who have a great sense of humour and are passionate about person centered support. The successful candidate should be flexible, patient, able to interpret the needs of non- verbal individuals, be professional and committed to ensuring that dignity and respect is always maintained. Ideally you will have some experience in autism, learning difficulties and diabetes, but this is not essential as full training will be provided.

Benefits

· Flexible working (10, 12 and 14 hour shifts)

· Company pension

· 5.6 weeks holiday allowance

· Eligibility for Blue Light Card

· Enhanced bank holiday pay

· ILG PA membership scheme

· Wellbeing Advice and Resources

· Free Parking

· Staff bonuses

· Variety of training opportunities, including NVQ L3

· Free enhanced DBS

· Opportunity to visit a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities in London and Buckinghamshire including Merlin attractions

About the job

Leisure and social activities: Supporting the clients to access activities within the community including: hiking, cycling, sailing, swimming, volunteering, going to the gym, horse riding, visiting Merlin attractions, bowling, cinema and much more.

Health and wellbeing: Ensuring clients health and wellbeing.

Record Keeping: completing MAR charts, completing ABC charts, daily logs, time sheets and maintaining good communication records between staff

Living skills: To maintain and develop the employers’ independent living skills. The successful candidate will support with light domestic duties around the house such as washing, cleaning, gardening, cooking and shopping with the clients. Supporting clients with personal care.

Essential requirements

· Right to work in the UK

· Satisfactory DBS clearance

· Ability to work shifts/ weekends/ Bank Holidays on a rota basis

· Good level of English, both written and spoken

· Good level of general fitness as role will involve outdoor activities

Desirable requirements

· Some experience in care working with people with a learning disability

· Experience of autism and/or diabetes

· Clean UK driving license

· Basic computer and IT skills

Special conditions:

Please note applicants must have valid authorization to work in the UK. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this role.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the employers request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to you.

The post carries a 6 month probation period

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person