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Do you want to make a difference to peoples lives? Then come and join us as a Support Worker in Nottingham.
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 peoples lives. Youll be supporting autistic people with a variety of activities that they enjoy and encouraging independent living skills.
Youll 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:
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
The location is easily commutable from Mapperley, Ilkeston, West Bridgford, and Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship