Male Community Support Worker
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Job Location:
Bournemouth - UK
Hourly Salary:
£ 12 - 12
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are looking for a friendly and reliable male Community Support Worker to join our team supporting a young man who lives would also spend time at oursupported living service in Southbourne so being flexible and happy to travel between locations is important.
In this role youll be helping the people we support build confidence and independence- whether that means lending a hand with everyday tasks at home getting involved in new hobbies or supporting him to explore work and volunteering opportunities.
If youre someone who enjoys making a real difference in someones day-to-day life wed love to hear from you!
Please note:Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.Due to the needs of the person we support this role is only suitable for males. To be considered for this roleyou must hold acleanFull UK driving licencehowever access to your own vehicle is not essential.
The role
A big part of your working week would be support Tim - a remarkable person we supportliving in his own home in Poole. He communicates effectively through speech but benefits from visual aids to help him plan and understand his day.
Tim attends our Futures provision three days per week learning key skills to help prepare him for adulthood and so when he is at home we would very much like to continue this support.
Tim loves getting out to the cinema especially for the latest action or Marvel movies. But on rainy days hes just as happy staying inwatching YouTube catching up on his favourite Marvel films or challenging staff to a friendly board game. We are also supporting someone that is a very keen karaoke singer! Whether its a chilled movie day or some lighthearted competition theres always something fun to do!
The additional support in our assisted living model could vary in terms of who you would be supporting. The plan for your week would be discussed at interview.
As a valued member of our team your role will involve a mix of meaningful support from helping with daily routines like food preparation shopping and personal care to accompanying the people we support as they access the community and pursue their interests. You may also assist with administering medication to ensure their wellbeing.
Hours:
This would be a mixture of shifts between 7am 10pm Monday Sunday.
This role would include alternate weekends and sleep ins (sleep ins come with an additional payment)
Want to see what a Support Worker does...
Why join us
- Blue Light discount card
- A rewarding job full of variety and opportunities for career development
- Sleep in rate between50 - 80
- Overtimeavailable atcompetitive rates
- 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training e-learning shadowing coaching and mentoring.
- Theopportunity to complete an accredited qualification once youve passed your probation period.
- All colleagues have access to an internal learning portal so you can increase your skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you the most.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
- A generous employee referral scheme you can earn400for each person you successfully refer!
- Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops restaurants and great days out along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.
- A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management family and legal information.
- We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.
Apply now:
If this role sounds like you wed love to hear from you. To apply it couldnt be simpler - just apply to complete the application process.
Or If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detailplease call the Talent Team on .
Carly will be happy to help!
Our commitment:
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.Wewillensurethatallourrecruitment andselectionpracticesreflectthis. Anyonewith any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments please let us know if you require support to complete your application.
Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race colour sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status veteran status disability age religion or any other classification protected by law.All successfulcandidateswillbesubject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Autism Unlimited exists to support and empower autistic children, adults and their families. Autism Unlimited offers key areas of support - Portfield School, Futures, Adult support, Assessments, Information and much more.
