Providers of outstanding autism specialist residential care inStockton-On-Tees

The Old Vicarage is currentlyrecruiting Support Workersto join our dedicated team providing high-quality care and support to adults with autism and associated conditions

Our autism practice model is based on academically approved standards and is aligned with autism good practice and national part of a newteamyou will support us in providing people with autism with an outcome focused service with person centered active support at its core.

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!

You will be responsible for supportingindividuals within their home and the community.

Essential criteria:

Key attributes:

• QCF Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care
• Experience of working with people with autism
• Experienceofsupporting people with a Positive Behaviour Support approach.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Experience of the key worker role.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to provide personal care.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends nights etc according to the needs ofthepeople in service.
• Honesty and reliability.
• Interested motivated and committed.
• Accessible approachable and comfortable with vulnerable people.

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.

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If you require any further information regarding thevacancyplease email the Service Manager Nicola Toth ator for an informal conversation please telephoneNicola on0