Autism and Epilepsy Support worker

We have an exciting opportunity to join an existing team to support an individual within her own home and to access activities whilst participating in her local community.

You will be working in a specialized 3 - 1 package to support a young lady with her changing needs due to her Autism, Epilepsy and behaviours that challenge.

First City are looking for confident individuals to join the team.

Full specialised training is provided for any appointed applicant whether you have experience in the industry, supporting someone with Autism or no experience.

We are looking for candidates who are naturally passionate about caring, reliable, proud of their role and able to promote and encourage independence. You will be required to work as part of a team and follow the service user's outcome-based support plan under the guidance and direction of the management staff.

Positions available: Full Time, Part Time, Nights and BANK

Hours: Mornings 7am - 3pm and/or Evenings 3pm - 10pm And NIGHTS (wake and sleep) 10pm - 7am

Rate: £12.68ph - £16.48ph

Key areas of support:

Our Customer has a very good sense of humour so wants someone who she can have a laugh with as she loves to build rapport with new people in her team. She is a very social person who loves to go to farms, out for walks, clubbing and to friendship circle. She also loves to go on walks and out in her car, it is essential you support her to access a variety activities. Whilst doing so her safety is at the forefront of everything, this can mean physical intervention may be used to keep her safe, being able to work collaboratively in a team is fundamental as her behaviours can often be unpredictable.

She also suffers with Epilepsy, her seizures may not be regular but do require rescue medication and can lead to then supporting her in hospital. Our customer requires someone who is engaged and will use and understand her signs to communicate, many will be unique to her. This a key part of building a rapport with her to understand when things may trigger her causing behaviours that challenge. Our customer is very independent in doing her own personal care but will still need 2 people to support her whilst she does so, she loves being pampered and all things girly and bling, on occasions she may need prompting or direct support. When it comes to meals the support team will do the cooking for safety purposes but our customer enjoys to help in the preparation of meals, it is also important we upkeep her living environment.

Whilst this a an established team, our customers needs will be changing as her support is ongoing, therefore we need people who can easily adapt to anything that may arise. Due to the specialism of this role the successful candidate must be prepared to work within other areas of the business in and around Swindon should the need arise.

Essential -

• Must have flexibility and willingness to work varying shifts, including weekends
• Be a team player

Desirable-

• A full valid UK driving licence and be happy to drive our customers vehicle
• Experience working with individuals with Autism, Epilepsy and challenging behaviours

In return we offer a; Competitive salary, 28 Days Holiday pro rata, Paid comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts (subject to contract type), Free uniform, Additional industry recognised training / Opportunity for career progression, amongst many other benefits - please visit our website to find out more.

ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING