Assistant Support Worker

Reference
1093433

Branch
University of Warwick

Start date
01/04/2025

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 Options for Part time days and/or AM or PM shifts are available.

Dress code
Uniform Provided

Salary from
£22,308

Salary to
£22,308

Role

You will support autistic adults with their care needs, encouraging learning and development to help each individual reach their full potential. You will also assist the support worker team to ensure the smooth delivery of each adult’s care plan.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support learners in developing life skills.
• Prepare teaching and learning rooms/kitchens before and after lunchtimes.
• Provide personal care, including feeding, hygiene support, and promoting independence.
• Participate in off-site activities with learners.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of learning resources (printing, laminating, downloading materials).
• Maintain centre-wide stationery and ensure resources are well-organized.
• Build strong relationships with learners, support workers, and parents.
• Engage in ongoing training for professional development.
• Develop a deeper understanding of autism spectrum disorders and associated disabilities.
• Follow company policies and procedures within defined timescales.
• Carry out any other relevant duties as required.

Skills and experience

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• A passion for working with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Comfortable working with adults who may exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to provide personal care when necessary.
• Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding adults and young people.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude.
• Experience (professional, personal, or voluntary) with adults or children with SEND is desirable.

Personal Qualities

• Achieving Results: Efficiently completes tasks, seeks collaboration, and takes initiative.
• Building Relationships: Listens actively, anticipates needs, and ensures professional and courteous interactions.
• Planning for the Future: Embraces learning opportunities, maintains confidentiality, and fosters trust in relationships.

Location
Cranleigh

Benefits

• A rewarding role, gaining hands on experience in social care.
• Flexible hours to work around your personal commitments.
• Pension scheme.
• Staff wellbeing support and facilities.
• Support to progress your career to a Learning Support Worker role if desired.
• Training in Safeguarding, Autism, Behaviour Management and much more.

Additional information
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Conditional job offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS check

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