Support Worker Learning Disabilities

Freedom Active is a family-owned business proud to offer exceptional quality. We are known for our specialist care and support standards, enabling many people to strive towards greater independence and satisfaction in their lives.

As a life skills trainer you will be providing support for people with a wide range of ability including adults on the autism spectrum and learning difficulties with behaviour that may challenge. You will support the individual through a variety of tasks which will help make a true and real difference in the individual's own chosen outcomes on a personalised training programme.

The Role:

• Based at our HQ in Rothley.
• Main Shifts usually 10am - 4pm Mon-Friday (but some shifts may include 9.00am - 5.00 pm)
• Full time = 30-37pw
• Driving licence is an advantage but not essential.
• Competitive Rates of Pay, £10.42, rising to up to £11.38 (keyworker) Average pay is (£10.70 in April 2023)
• Working with individuals on the autism spectrum and associated learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Please note: We open all year round and do not close for School Holidays, and applicants may be required to work bank holidays.

What YOU can offer us:

• ‪Personal qualities: Enthusiastic, caring, friendly, trustworthy, compassionate and reliable.
• ‪Transport: Having a driving licence would be an advantage. (preferred)
• Flexibility: We are looking for a dedicated workforce.
• ‪Experience: Previous care experience and experience in working with adults with autism would be seen as a huge advantage.
• Computer skills needed to fill out daily reports
• A willingness to help and constantly learn.
• A dynamic and enthusiastic personality.

Benefits:

• A rewarding job: Helping and caring for others is something you will find heart-warming.
• Great working hours.
• Holidays: Up to 28 days holiday (Full Time)
• Career opportunities.
• Pension.
• A small family company, with dedicated owners.
• A great team of staff

APPLY NOW: If you feel you have the right values and skills required to become part of our team, and you can deliver high standards of care then we would love to hear from you!!

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.42-£11.38 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Physical setting:

• Day centre

Shift:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Applications will be asked to fill out a online application form and attend an COVID secure interview on site.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rothley, Leicestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you experience of working with adults with learning difficulties on the autism spectrum? (Must answer /DEAL BREAKER)

Experience:

• Adult Day centre: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FA. Apr 2023
Expected start date: 01/05/2023