Support Worker – Chester

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have a rewarding, part-time position available supporting a young lady with autism whilst she studies at the University of Chester. Please note we don’t offer sponsorship, and candidates must have a right to work in the UK.

Key Job Role Information

• Role: Female Support Workers
• Location: Chester
• Salary: £14.65 (Inclusive of Paid holiday entitlement)
• Shifts: Long day sleeps 8am – 10pm then a sleep shift

Essentials & Responsibilities

• Competent verbal and written English
• Must have experience within health and social care settings

About the Person You Will Support

She loves knitting, gardening, and accessing the local community. She has autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, hypermobility, and sometimes uses a wheelchair. She gets anxious quickly and needs support with anxiety. She passed her A Levels and will be attending Chester University. She prefers mature, outgoing people who can engage with her hobbies and interests. She benefits from arriving 20 minutes early to university to manage anxiety and needs a clear exit plan.

Team Details

• Supported by 1 staff member at all times.
• 24 hour shifts (sleep over).
• Team trained in Administration of medication, Autism and Learning Disability training, and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] mandatory training.

Who We Are Looking For

• Good communicator to help with anxiety.
• Good mentor to teach life skills and promote independence.
• Provide companionship during a transitional period.
• Ensure safety during university day.
• Previous experience supporting someone with autism is desirable.

What We Offer

• Blue Light Discount!
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata for part time).
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities – funding Health and Social care diplomas and NVQs.
• Paid training and induction.
• Pension program after 3 months.
• Referral bonus – up to £250 per successful referral.
• No uniform – casual clothes.
• We pay for your DBS.
• Spend your whole shift with the person you support – no travel between sites.
• Support worker forum – have your voice heard.

Additional Information

As a company we are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. If you have been outside the UK for longer than a year in the last 10 years, an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK is required.

For questions, email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or phone [contact hidden].

Internal Progression

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] values internal progression. Louis Benfield, Mobilisation Support Manager, shares: "Amore has been great. I've progressed very well since joining this company... The investment from Amore is really what sets them apart..."