Support Worker

Nexus-Support is a specialist provider working alongside people with Autism and complex needs aged between 16 and 45, and their families in the South Essex area. We provide a combination of community support and supported living services.

We are currently looking for a number of people who are interested in full & part time positions and who would relish the opportunity to begin or further develop their career in social care. In particular we are looking for people with a calm and gentle nature, a great sense of humour and who are interested in working with talented people who have a diverse set of characteristics and personalities. Be ready for community based activities, chilled out days and planning regular days out. Successful applicants will have a keen interest in sourcing and developing interesting and rewarding opportunities in the local community and be able to demonstrate a willingness to understand the social and sensory needs that a person with Autism and complex needs may face. It’s vital that following your initial training and coaching you are able to work autonomously using your own initiative and creativity within a range of settings including specialist schools, college and other community resources.

As a successful applicant you will after a period of coaching, training and development be working on a 1-1 basis with the same person throughout the day. On average the monthly work plan for a support worker will be designed around 2 to 4 of our customers depending on your contract enabling you to establish a long-term rapport and understanding of the people you will be working alongside.

This role also requires candidates to be able to undertake regular sleep in shifts, which are paid at an additional flat rate of £72.43 per sleep in.

Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to immediately enrol on fully funded RQF training awards, appropriate to their experience and role, which include:

Adult Care Worker Level 2

Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3

Lead Practitioner Level 4

You will be provided with regular supervisions, attend regular group supervisions specific to the people you are supporting and contribute to our ongoing support planning, risk assessment and behaviour strategy processes.

If you are interested in this role and feel you have what it takes to make a real difference in people’s lives, then please apply ensuring you provide a contact number. We will then arrange to call you to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.00-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License (required)

Work remotely:

• No

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place