Female Autism Support Worker
Are you caring, creative, and experienced with Autism? Do you love animals, crafts, and making a real difference in someone’s life? If so – we want to hear from you!
We’re on the lookout for a warm, friendly Female Care / Support Worker to join one of our small teams in the Lichfield area. You’ll be supporting our client with Autism to live a full and independent life in her own home as well as in the local community. You’ll support with clinical tasks and provide companionship at our clients own pace whilst having a good understanding when they need to rest.
If you’ve got experience with Autism, are comfortable around pets (cats and guinea pigs!) and looking for a role to make a difference we’d love to hear from you!
A bit about us here at Salvere Support!
Here at Salvere Support we support individual clients in their own homes. Our small teams of Personal Assistants provide bespoke, person centered care to really make a difference in our clients lives. You’ll only be working with one client which enables you to truly get to know them and make a meaningful difference each day!
**A car driver for this role is preferable but not essential.**
Hours: 19 hours per week
Week 1 - Monday and Friday 12pm-7pm and
Week 2 - Monday and Friday 12-7pm and 1pm-6pm on both Sat and Sun
In return Salvere Support offers:
- A competitive rate of pay - £14.13 per hour
- Weekly Pay
- A DBS paid for by us!
- Full induction and ongoing support.
- Bespoke clinical training sessions.
- Additional pay for each online training course completed.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Pension Contributions.
All training is provided and will consist of e-learning courses, face-to-face sessions, practical training, clinical training and competencies. The training is bespoke to the client and fully comprehensive for meeting their needs. We also provide refresher training on a regular basis, to keep your knowledge and skills current.
Who we are looking for:
You must be self motivated, well organised, reliable and an excellent team player. As well as being a naturally caring and compassionate person, we’re seeking Care / Support workers with experience of :
- An understanding of autism (essential).
- Complex Care, particularly Stoma Care.
- Supporting with personal care. (Essential).
- Supporting clients with their hobbies and interests (baking, animals, crafting etc) and accompanying them whilst out in the community.
- Household tasks /support with additional relevant tasks (picking up medication etc) and prepare activities whilst the client rests
You should also have:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness
Please use the job reference SSL/HC/WS13 for your application form. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.13 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Can you work 19 hours per week on the following shift pattern?
Week 1 - Monday and Friday 12pm-7pm and
Week 2 - Monday and Friday 12-7pm and 1pm-6pm on both Sat and Sun
- Do you have experience with Stoma Care?
- Are you a car driver and willing to drive the customers vehicle?
Experience:
- Working with people with autism: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
