Support Worker

Our Mansfield House Centre is based within easy reach of main line transportation links and community facilities, providing daily access opportunities for the people we support. Through person centred planned activities, our Centre aims to promote independence, develop skills and coping strategies while empowering individuals to make decisions and work toward their personal goals and outcomes. About the Role We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers. Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines. What You'll Do

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
• Support life skills& independence(budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)
  
  For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome, To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

This advert is for a part time position at 30 Hours per week. Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and will include evening and weekend working. Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is essential What we can offer you
• Pension- Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave- 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training- Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts- Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare- Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance- 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits- Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness- Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card- Eligibility for discounts.
• Extra Pay- Enhanced overtime, plus payments for sleep-in and on-call(if applicable to the role).
• Refer a Friend- Get £200 when you refer someone.