Support worker

Description Pay rate: GBP13.50 per hour (WEEKLY PAY) Shift Pattern: Shifts to be confirmed on interview ndash; Need to be flexible. Requirements: Previous experience working with individuals with Autism and mental health diagnoses. This role will be supporting a young person with Autism. The individual has a great sense of humour, they enjoy going for long walks and they have a keen interest in bowling and playing pool. We will provide staff on a 2:1 24/7 basis. If you are patient, empathetic, reliable, flexible, engaging and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else #39;s life then we would like to hear from you. You will need to have the ability to remain positive, on difficult and challenging days. Key responsibilities Assist with all aspects of daily living and have the ability to help someone build everyday life skills. (Cooking, cleaning, shopping and planning) Joining in at the gym and being involved in workouts. Helping to plan and organise leisure opportunities such as seeing favourite bands, walking, places of interest etc. Watching plays with them and joining in active interests. (You will need to be willing to learn about these) Helping with homework Skills, Knowledge and Experience Previous experience of supporting individuals with Autism. Previous experience of supporting individuals with mental health diagnoses. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Full UK drivers licence What you rsquo;ll get from us middot; Flexible hours ndash; work around your lifestyle middot; Fixed address ndash; no travelling between client to client middot; Access to Westfield Rewards ndash; an exclusive rewards website, with access to special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants , travel companies and destinations middot; Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme middot; Opportunity to obtain NVQ rsquo;s in Health and Social Care middot; Fully paid on the job training, with shadowing in place middot; Fully paid DBS middot; Contracts available middot; Progression opportunities within the organisation middot; Pension enrolment middot; Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan middot; 24/7 management support middot; A great Refer a Friend scheme ndash; receive up to GBP500 when you refer a friend or family member #MP About Learning Disability and Autism We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and our clients #39; needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children #39;s Services. We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression