Female Support Worker

Ensure that the individual feels safe and comfortable overnight so that they are able to have a good night’s sleep and are able to wake the next day feeling ready for activities they have planned

• Someone who is able to provide a high level of support during the good times and difficult periods our individual faces in their daily life
• A good understanding of Autism or have experience working with Autistic individuals, and an understanding that being autistic is an important part of who they are
• A good understanding of Mental Health difficulties and how this can have an impact on daily living or have working experience in a mental health setting
• A good understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and co-regulation strategies
• Someone who can be a positive advocate for them
• Consistency – do what you say you will, and if you can’t to explain why
• Someone who will support their independence, allowing them to learn from their mistakes and support their growth
• Someone who works as part of the team who deliver amazing person-centred care
• Someone who is calm on the difficult days
• Someone who has a fun and kind personality who will go on adventures with them but also be able to sit in comfortable silence on quieter days
• Someone who is genuine and is able to support relationship building
• Someone who is patient, understanding the needs of building a safe and trusting relationship with the individual at their own pace
• Someone who is empathic and resilient, with a commitment to supporting individuals with complex needs without judgement
• Someone who is able to think outside the box, able to think of solutions to problems the individual may face in a way that meets their needs
• Someone who is aware of the impact trauma has on the individual and practices trauma informed care
• Someone who is able to have a laugh and a joke but have set standards and boundaries

• Autism (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

• £250 when you introduce a friend
• Great pay
• Pension Enrolment
• Standard Sick Pay
• Free training
• Weekly pay
• Paid holiday
• Ongoing training/coaching throughout your role
• Opportunities to progress and develop