Community Support Worker – Expiring soon!

Here at Autism Unlimited we run a dedicated adult services programme in which we are currently looking to recruit for one of our care packages in the West. We are looking for a mature individual who is spontaneous, fun, adaptable and proactive to join our community team in Wareham.

Autism Unlimited is a charity that does not provide visa sponsorship

You would need to hold a full Driving license and have access to your own vehicle to be suitable for this role. 

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The role:

Jack is in his early 30s, He likes long country walks, days out to Paultons Park and enjoys a musical theatre show. He also enjoys quiet days staying inside watching Disney films, listening to music or sitting and reading a book.

Jack has an established routine and he requires staff who are confident in providing him with a safe and supported environment. Jack is non verbal and his preferred method of communication is with PECS boards and he relies on staff supporting him with this, so he is able to have choice and control of his daily life.

Want to know what we do? Why not see for yourself

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A support workers day would include:

• Sharing your skills and life knowledge with the people we support to enable good life skills and independence when living in the community
• Maintaining consistent and accurate records regarding care plans, finances, appointments and medication
• Following the support plan in plan for each person we support to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy, adapting this as required based on change in behaviour
• Providing some elements of personal care from personal hygiene prompts, helping to bath and wash, medication

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Why join us?

• • The opportunity to join our neurodiversity Network led by colleagues to ensure the voice of neurodiverse people remains central to our thinking and decision making
  • A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development
  • 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.
  • The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period.
  • Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
  • Access to our exclusive benefits portal, Empower, which gives you money off shops, restaurants, and days out, and access to our Wellbeing hub to support your physical, emotional and financial health.
  • We partner with leading companies to bring you free mortgage advice, home health testing and access to fertility support.
  • A cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental appointments.
  • A generous employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer to join our charity
  • 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.

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Apply now:

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply it couldn’t be simpler – just ‘apply’ to complete the application process.

Or If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed).

Carly will be happy to help!

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Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We ​will ​ensure ​that ​all our recruitment and ​selection ​practices ​reflect this.  Anyone with 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 successful candidates ​will ​be​ subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.