Job Description

Support Worker - Specialist Adults\xe2\x80\x99 Autism service

Autism Pathways Birkenhead, Wirral

Full-time and part-time options available 28-35 hours per week (overtime available)
Shift patterns: 08:00-15:00, 15:00-22:00, plus occasional shorter 6 hour shifts specifically allocated for community-based activities programme
\xc2\xa312.08 per hour
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Anticipated start date: October 2023

About Us:

The Autism Pathways team have many years of experience in developing high-quality accommodation and care for people who need additional support.

We provide modern, spacious self-contained residential and supported living accommodations, with additional features to keep people safe and empower them to have greater choice and control in their lives, thus supporting them in achieving greater independence.

The Role:

Autism Pathways are currently seeking knowledgeable and confident Support Workers to join our brand new setting for adults with Autism, due to open around October of this year. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your specialist experience in an innovative unique concept setting, where every detail is person-centred and tailored to the individual. This includes 2-1 or 3-1 working with each service user (daytimes), highly structured individual activity programmes, a living space/workplace designed for safety (for both the service user and for you!), and an ambitious professional development plan so you can truly become an expert in your field.

Autism Pathways employees enjoy a range of benefits:

Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
Specialist training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
Career opportunities - The chance to \xe2\x80\x98make your mark\xe2\x80\x99 and play a key role
Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
Refer-a-Friend - and get a \xc2\xa3250 bonus
Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work

The Service:

Based in the heart of Birkenhead, this state-of-the-art specialist setting will comprise of 3 purpose-adapted bungalows providing completely private tailored accommodation for each resident. Catering specifically for individuals with highly unique complex needs and behaviours, we are passionate about providing a service for those who may previously have struggled to find the right support environment to give them the best chance of success.

Completely separate living accommodation for each resident, comprising of their own bedroom, living space, kitchen, bathroom and gardens
Specialist additional features to promote safety throughout the setting, including reenforced furniture and appliances, high-tech medical monitoring equipment where required, completely separate staff area within each bungalow (with own access) to promote maximum privacy and independence

Role Requirements:

Experience working in a similar specialist setting (adults\xe2\x80\x99 Autism, learning disabilities/complex behavioural needs)- preferred but not essential
Currently hold, or be willing to undertake Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Flexibility to work shift patterns according to the needs of our residents, including weekend working
We are looking for calm, confident individuals who can display a positive understanding and attitude towards complex behaviours that may be challenging

Autism Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.

Autism Pathways are working in partnership with Sandstone Care Ltd for recruitment only. Autism Pathways is not part of the Sandstone Care Group

Sandstone Care Group