Autism East Midlands
Location
South Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Then come and join us as an Autism Practitioner in Worksop.
We offer a starting salary of £11 an hour with excellent career progression. Overtime is also available at other services at £12 an hour. Please note we do not offer sponsorship.
This is a job where you really will be making a difference to people’s lives. You’ll be supporting autistic people with a variety of activities that they enjoy and encouraging independent living skills.
You’ll find this is a rewarding job, which promises variety as no two days are ever the same. You will be positively supporting people by providing holistic support including personal care, medication administration, integration into the local community and managing their anxieties, which they may communicate through distressing behaviour.
No experience is necessary, so don't worry if you don't think you know enough about how to support adults with autism. Full training is given. We are looking for someone who has the right attitude, who shares our values and who we can work with to develop their skills.
If you have experience as a support worker, care assistant, nursery assistant, or personal care assistant or have worked in the NHS, health care or in social care, this position will be suited to you too.
We have full-time, part-time and casual relief positions available.
Our support is 24/7. The working pattern is on a rolling rota and includes a variety of shifts - early, lates, sleep-ins, weekends, bank holidays and flexible shift patterns.
What we offer:
Extensive induction with autism specialist training
Fully paid for Care Certificate, which is essential for those wanting to pursue a career in health and social care
Free initial DBS Check
Friendly and supportive work environment
Recommend a Friend scheme worth £500
Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
* We have services in Worksop and the Worksop area.
The locations are easily commutable from Chesterfield, Sheffield, Rotherham, Mansfield and Retford.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship.
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