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Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Then come and join us as an Autism Support Worker? 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 in the Nottingham area and is easily commutable by car from surronding areas such as Mapperley, West Bridgford, Kirkby in Ashfield, Bulwell and Arnold. 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. Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships. What we offer: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days) Occupational sick pay 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 Paid job-related qualifications during employment Free initial DBS Check Employer pension scheme Friendly and supportive work environment Refer a friend scheme worth £500 Access to the Blue Light Card scheme Employee Assistance Programme Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview – just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form. Either way don’t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme. Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you’re a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, we will meet any initial costs

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Female Support Worker Nottingham (NG14) £12.85 per hour | Full-time & Part-time | IMMEDIATE START Are you caring, reliable and passionate about making a genuine difference in someones life? We are looking for a dedicated Female Support Worker to support a female client in the Nottingham (NG14) area . This is a rewarding role where you will help promote independence, build confidence and support our client to enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with valid business insurance (or willing to get) are essential for this role. Due to the nature of the role and the requirement to support our client in accessing the community, you must be able to drive and have appropriate business insurance in place . Female Applicants Only This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 , as there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit a female worker due to the nature of the role. About the Role You will be providing person-centred support to a female client with epilepsy and mild learning disabilities , helping her to maintain her independence, confidence and wellbeing. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the client to access the community. Accompanying her on outings and activities. Helping her plan and structure her day. Supporting with daily living tasks, including cooking and domestic duties. Supporting social visits. Motivating and encouraging her to achieve personal goals. Promoting independence and building confidence. Maintaining accurate daily records. Providing consistent, patient and compassionate support. Shift Pattern MondayFriday: 09:3018:30 SaturdaySunday: 10:0016:30 Pay: £12.85 per hour What Were Looking For You will need to be: Caring, reliable and highly motivated. An excellent communicator with fluent English. Patient, empathetic and consistent in your approach. Confident supporting behaviours that may be challenging. Knowledgeable about Autism and physical disabilities. A full UK driving licence holder ESSENTIAL. Able to access your own vehicle ESSENTIAL. Able to provide valid business insurance for your vehicle ESSENTIAL. Eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship. How We Support You We believe in going above and beyond for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Alongside your hourly rate, holiday pay, flexible working opportunities and company pension, we offer: Free Care Certificate. Comprehensive in-house training. Ongoing opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills. Training to support your future career and educational goals. £200 referral bonus for Support Worker/HCA/Care Assistant referrals. £300 referral bonus for RMN/RNLD referrals. Eligibility to apply for the Blue Light Card scheme . Staff awards recognising colleagues who go above and beyond. No uniform required. Interested? If you're a compassionate and dependable person who wants to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Before applying, please ensure you meet the essential driving requirements: ? Full UK Driving Licence ? Own vehicle ? Valid Business Insurance Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £12.85 per hour Work Location: In person Nottingham NG14 Important Information All successful candidates will require an Enhanced DBS check , unless already registered on the DBS Update Service. You will also be required to provide two satisfactory references . Work authorisation: United Kingdom required Language: English preferred TPBN1_UKTJ