Trainee Support Worker

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Everyone deserves an incredible future - become a Trainee Support Worker with Options Autism and start working towards yours!

Role: Trainee Support Worker

Salary: £19,801.60 (£9.52 per hour) plus £45 per sleep in,  Increasing to £20,176.00  (£9.70 per hour) once qualified

Location: Rhuallt, Denbighshire

Contract: Full Time; Permanent

About the Home:

Options Llys y Delyn offers integrated residential, education and care package for adults between 18 - 65 years, with a wide range of complex needs, including; autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, dyspraxia and ADHD. As well as impaired social or cognitive functioning due to early life trauma and attachment difficulties. This home is based in Rhault, Denbingshire and is within commuting distance from Prestatyn, Holywell, Flint, Chester and surrounds.

Who are we are looking for?

Options Autism work directly with autistic Adults who exhibit a wide range of abilities, from non-verbal to high-functioning and You will be patient and compassionate and, most of all, dependable – working hard to forge a much-needed relationship of trust with those in your care.

This will involve creatively learning about the young person’s interests as well as their dislikes and their triggers, using that connection as a launchpad for a rewarding relationship. A passion for this kind of relationship-building is essential.

You will be responsible for the wellbeing of the children, young people and adults in your care. This will include chaperoning the residents to appointments and activities, completing relevant paperwork, undertaking household tasks, and where appropriate administering medication.

Working as part of an incredible team of committed support workers, you will co-operate and share knowledge and learning to the benefit of great care. Excellent communication skills are essential, both in terms of teamwork and – most importantly – as you will be in close contact with the children you care for.

If this sounds like you, please apply below or give us a call on 01745 562570 and ask for Tom Garner or Matt Thomas

Why should I work for Options Autism?

We want our residents to have the best care possible, and therefore strive to look after our employees to make this possible. You’ll get an exceptional reward package that includes:

· Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults)

· Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year (with options to purchase more)

· Life Assurance

· Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

· “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And market leading benefits offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Plus, outstanding development and support starting with our award-winning induction programme, to supporting you with specialist qualifications and best in class management development and hi potential programmes, so you can flourish and develop your full potential.

What we need from you:

· Passionate about caring for young adults, and to support them to reach their full potential 

· Full and valid UK Driving Licence

· Access to a car

· Right to Work in the UK

· Willing to work towards a funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults)

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.