Support Worker Billingham, England
Job description
Support Worker - Billingham (Various Hours Available)
Providing outstanding autism specialist residential care in Stockton-On-Tees
An exciting opportunity has arisen within SJOG for experienced Support Workers to become part of a specialist residential home accredited with National Autistic Society for 8 adults with autism and associated conditions.
If you have a contemporary understanding of autism and are interested in developing the latest research and practice skills so that people with autism can thrive in their local community, then we want to hear from you!
Our autism practice model is based on academically approved standards, and is aligned with autism good practice and national guidance. As part of an established team, you will support us in providing people with autism with an outcome focused service, with person centred active support at its core. You will be responsible for supporting individuals within their home and the community.
Based at Sandown Road, Billingham in Stockton, if you have to travel to another base then mileage will be paid.
Key attributes:
- QCF 3 in Adult Health & Social Care or above.
- Experience of working with people with autism.
- Experience of supporting people with a Positive Behaviour Support approach.
- Full, clean driving licence is preferred but no essential.
- Excellent communication skills, being able to communicate with people we support, colleagues, professionals and families.
- Excellent written communication skills and ability to write accurate reports.
- Experience of the key worker role.
- Ability to work as part of a team or work independently.
- Able to provide personal care.
- Able to work flexible hours including weekends, nights etc according to the needs of the people in service.
- Honesty and reliability.
- Interested, motivated and committed.
- Accessible, approachable and comfortable with vulnerable people with complex needs.
Benefits and Rewards:
- Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Bike to Work Scheme
- We are an equal opportunities employer
- Specialised training programme that surpasses national and practice standards.
To apply, please email your CV to Emma Porritt, Service Manager: emmaporritt@ sjog.org.uk .
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 0-37.5 per week
Salary: £13.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Physical setting:
- Care home
- Residential home
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Application question(s):
- Experience of working with people with autism required
- NVQ 3 or above in Adult Health & Social Care required
- Experience of supporting people with a Positive Behaviour Support approach.
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 26/03/2023
Reference ID: SAND-Feb23
