Support Worker - Nottingham Nottingham, England
Job description
Nottingham Autism Support Service is looking for a highly motivated Support Worker to join an already strong and skilled team to enable the on-going person-centred support of a young adult with severe Autism and challenging behaviour.
This client will require 1:1 support within the community. Experience and knowledge of supporting clients with challenging behaviours is essential. The hours required for support are Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 - 16:00 and Fridays 10:00 - 16:00 every fortnight on a rota basis with additional hours to cover holidays and absence.
Duties for the successful candidate will include:
- Encouraging client to make choices
- Travel training
- Provide ideas for person centred activities
- Be a successful part of a team where sharing ideas and developing skills is central to the role
Successful candidates will have at least 2 years previous experience, professional or life, of working with people on the autistic spectrum and will be able to provide 2 references to reflect this and be over 18 years old.
Experience in mental health and a certificate in health and social care would be beneficial.
There are a variety of additional opportunities, if you are interested, to support other clients covering various flexible hours during weekday daytimes across the Mansfield, Nottingham and surrounding areas and we will look to match you with clients that suit your availability and locality.
We will shortlist applicants based on your experience so please include details of all relevant skills applicable to the job specification, whether they be work or life experience on your application.
We offer opportunities to gain additional qualifications relevant to the position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.75 per hour
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Autism: 2 years (required)
Work Location: On the road
