MALE ONLY - Support Worker

About Autism Plus

Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.

In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.

We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.

About the Role : MALE ONLY

Shifts Patterns : Two week rolling rota, shifts may cover days, evening, weekends & Bank Holidays.

Desired, but not essential : Full, clean Driving Licence.

We are currently looking for support workers to provide innovative and person centred solutions for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Mental Health conditions and others disabilities irrespective of where and how they live, to improve their quality of life and to extend and exercise their rights to access more control over their lives.

Key Responsibilities (Include but are not limited too) :

• To assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs.
• Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks including cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care and paperwork.
• Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.
• Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language.
• To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.
• Becoming both a role model and companion to the individual and uncovering shared interests, such as hobbies and outings.
• Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.
• Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable.
• Supporting individuals to pursue hobbies, interests, leisure activities and new skills, enabling them to integrate within the local community.
• Helping individuals with budgeting and paying bills.
• Handle petty cash on their behalf according to company procedures.
• Accompanying individuals to appointments and meetings with other agencies and healthcare professionals.
• Working with families to help them to support individuals in the most effective way possible.
• Liaising with other support workers, social workers and relevant members of the health care profession.

What we offer :

Institute of Employability Professionals Membership

20% discount at Park House Barns Chocolate

BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme

Access to the Blue Light Discount Card

ReferaFriend cash reward scheme

GloSave access (financial wellbeing & savings support)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage reimbursement for business travel

Ongoing training and continuous professional development

A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day

The application process is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role is something that interests you, and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and / or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application / recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email : hr@autismplus.co.uk , or Telephone : 01143 840300)