Autism Support Worker

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job description

The Adult Autism Service (AAS) provides social care intervention for autistic adults (without a Learning Disability). This could be in their own home or in community settings. The service works in collaboration with a range of professionals across the area. This service is preventative in nature and is designed to support people to develop coping strategies to prevent them from becoming socially isolated and developing mental health problems that get in the way of them living an ordinary life.

The AAS is delivered by the CPG in partnership with Navigo (Mental Health Provider) and The Faraway (Peer-Led Organisation) to meet the complex needs of this population using a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) needs-led approach.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Autism Support Worker

Val Waterhouse Centre

37.5 hours per week, Permanent

Salary Range 3 £23,807 fixed point (£24,100 from 1 April 25)

The role of the Autism Support Worker is to deliver social care support to autistic adults to enable them to gain confidence and overcome anxieties associated with their autism so that they can engage in everyday life.

We ask that you have a genuine passion for working with autistic people, the ability to value the resources individuals bring with them and to use these to effectively improve their lives and those of others.

You will be a really good listener and someone who knows the value of inspiring hope and can find meaningful ways to involve the people who use our services to deliver better outcomes.

Most importantly you should be a really good communicator and engage in MDT Meetings, providing a safe space for people to come back to.

You will be part of the MDT approach through the provision of direct support to individuals who access our services. You will be expected to work autonomously using your people skills, experience, and knowledge to work in partnership with your colleagues, the individuals accessing the services and their families and supporters.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee-owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high-quality innovative services across NELincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Job responsibilities

For further information, the job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or similar
• Level 2 IT qualification or equivalent level of competency
• Coaching training
• Degree or Diploma in Health and Social Care or similar
• Autism specific training
• Positive Behaviour Support training

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively utilise Microsoft Office and digital applications including the use of electronic calendars and Microsoft Outlook
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage other people's distress and challenging behaviour within remit of role
• Ability to work autonomously
• Awareness of safeguarding requirements

Experience

• Recent experience of working with autistic adults in community settings (over the past three years)
• Experience in delivering person-centred support
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of working with Autistic adults, people with Mental Health difficulties and/or a range of vulnerable people across the age range
• Experience of working in integrated health and social care settings
• Experience of using SystmOne or other electronic records systems

Other

• Be willing to work flexibly out of hours if needed
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£23,807 a year- (£24,100 From 1 April 2025)