Male Support Worker

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Male Support Worker to join our Adult Services team in Kinson, providing high-quality, person-centred support to a gentleman with complex care needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is compassionate, reliable and committed to helping the people we support live happy, fulfilling and independent lives.

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Please note: Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship. 

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The role

As a Support Worker, you’ll work alongside Mikey in his own home in Kinson, getting to know him as an individual and supporting him to communicate, make choices and enjoy the things that matter most to him.​

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Mikey has his own unique ways of expressing himself and you’ll play an important role in understanding his communication and helping him to be heard. He uses a combination of visual supports, PECS, signs, gestures and a digital communication aid, so patience, attentiveness and a willingness to learn are key.

Life with Mikey is varied and full of opportunities for meaningful experiences. You might spend one day exploring the New Forest, enjoying a coffee and cake at a local café, playing football, listening to music or getting stuck into a puzzle. You’ll encourage Mikey to try new things, build his independence and be part of his local community.

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Mikey receives 2:1 support, so you’ll always be working as part of a team. Together, you’ll provide consistent, person-centred support with everything from personal care, medication and preparing meals to getting out, having fun and working towards personal goals.

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Alongside supporting Mikey day to day, you’ll play an important role in maintaining his support records, including care plans, finances, appointments and medication records. You’ll also follow his individual support plan, ensuring he feels comfortable, happy and supported, while using your own skills and life experience to encourage independence and develop good life skills within the community.

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Hours of work - Full time 

You would be required to work a mixture of shift which will vary between 7am - 10pm, on a 2 week rolling rota. This will include working alternative weekends.

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​Hear from our team 

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Why join us?

See how we take care of our team- explore our great benefits ​online!

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Apply now:

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply it couldn’t be simpler - just ‘apply’ to complete the application process.

Or If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed). ​

 ​Carly will be happy to help!    ​​

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Our commitment:

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We ​will ​ensure ​that ​all our recruitment and ​selection ​practices ​reflect this.  Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.  

Autism unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

All successful candidates ​will ​be ​subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks

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