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We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our adult services programme based in Southbourne. The shift pattern would be a mixture of 8am - 4pm, 4pm - 10pm or 3pm – 9pm. You would also be required to work alternate weekends.

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The role:

​Aspire in Southbourne supports our seven residents going through the transition in life from living at home to living independently in one way or another. You could be supporting with preparing food, laundry, weekly food shopping/ monitoring healthy eating options, providing advise about work placements and day to day colleague interaction, day trips into the forest, attending workshops and clubs, cake tasting in local cafes or going to watch the football in the Brewhouse. The options are endless!

This role would really suit someone that has a warm but attentive nature, fit and able to be on their feet a lot of the time, and a passion to promoting independence for the people we support.

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A support workers day would include:

* Sharing your skills and life knowledge with the people we support to enable good life skills and independence when living in the community

* Maintaining consistent and accurate records regarding care plans, finances, appointments and medication

* Following the support plan in plan for each person we support to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy, adapting this as required based on change in behaviour

* Providing some elements of personal care from personal hygiene prompts, helping to bath and wash, medication

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Why join us?​

* A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development

* A generous employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!

* 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.

* The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period.

* All colleagues have access to an internal learning portal so you can increase your skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you the most.

* Cycle to work scheme

* Bespoke learning and development in key areas such as total communication, positive behaviour techniques, sign language

* Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)

* Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.

* A 24 Hour Employee Assistance programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.

* We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.

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​Apply now:​

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

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​If you need any support Carly would be more than 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