Support Worker

Anides; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an Experienced Autism Support Worker to support residents with independence and life skills. You will work 40 hours per week during night shifts, assisting with daily activities and personal care, and supporting the development of person-centered plans. Essential experience in an Autism Support setting is required. Competitive hourly salary and various benefits available.

Benefits

Excellent initial training programme

Career Progression Opportunities

28-day holiday including Bank Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Recommend-a-friend incentive

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Blue Light Card savings

Qualifications

• Experience in an Autism Support setting is essential.
• Able to manage challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to develop independence and life skills.
• Assist people to achieve daily goals & activities such as arts and crafts.
• Help develop person-centered plans for residents.
• Maintain records and draw up risk assessments.
• Provide personal care where needed.

Skills

Experience in an Autism Support setting

Managing challenging behaviour

Job description

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Job title: Experienced Autism Support Worker (nights)

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Salary: £12.31 per hour

Contract: Permanent 40 hours per week

Not open to sponsorship

Essential: Experience in an Autism Support setting and managing challenging behaviour is essential

Shifts: 9:45 pm to 7:30 am, including some weekends

We are an award‑winning organisation and an Investors in People accredited organisation, so you can be sure we will offer support and guidance during your career with us.

Service: Vermont House is a bespoke Residential Service designed to support up to six autistic adults, or those with learning disabilities and associated needs, to develop the skills and confidence necessary to lead a more independent life.

Support Worker Benefits

• Excellent initial training programme, a comprehensive 12‑week induction programme followed by an ongoing training & development pathway.
• Career Progression Opportunities – most of our managers started off as support workers!
• 28‑day holiday (including Bank Holidays) & Company Pension Scheme.
• Recommend‑a‑friend incentive & Employee Assistance Programme focused on your well‑being.
• Access to Blue Light Card savings – The UK’s number one discount service for the NHS, social care sector and armed forces.

Support Worker duties

• Supporting residents to develop independence and life skills.
• Assisting people to achieve daily goals & daily activities such as arts, crafts, hobbies.
• Assisting with the development of person‑centred plans for our residents.
• This includes employment, education and other opportunities.
• Maintaining records and drawing up risk assessments.
• Providing personal care where needed, always working toward more.
• Supporting people in undertaking daily activities or development.

At Precious Homes, we work by empowering individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Conditions, and other complex needs, to live as independently as possible, to become integral members of the community, and to achieve their goals and aspirations through individual care pathways. As a social care provider we also empower our staff family to make important decisions in the workplace and our aim is to be as person‑centred with our staff as we are with our service users.

All successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Individual and Family Services