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Job Title: Support Worker with Autism Experience
Location: Auchterarder, Scotland
About Us: Join our dynamic team dedicated to providing support for individuals with learning disabilities (LD), mental health (MH) conditions, and autism within a housing support environment in Auchterarder. Our service focuses on empowering individuals to live independently while receiving the care and support they need to thrive.
Job Description: We are looking for compassionate and experienced Support Workers with specific expertise in supporting individuals with autism. In this role, you will be responsible for providing person-centered care and support to adults with a range of complex needs, including LD, MH conditions, and autism. The role may involve sleepovers as part of the support package.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing tailored support to individuals with LD, MH conditions, and autism.
- Promoting independence and autonomy through person-centered approaches.
- Assisting with daily living activities, including personal care and household tasks.
- Implementing individual care plans and behaviours support strategies.
- Supporting individuals to access community resources and engage in social activities.
- Monitoring and documenting progress, concerns, and incidents.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies as needed.
- Participating in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with individuals with autism and other complex needs.
- Understanding of autism spectrum disorders and knowledge of best practices in support.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleepovers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and patient approach to supporting individuals with diverse needs.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred but not essential).
- A commitment to promoting the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Full-time and part-time positions available.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement.
- Supportive team environment with ongoing training and supervision.
- Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the lives of others.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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