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- 02922 671855
- powys
- Presteigne/Llanandras
- https://www.orbis-group.co.uk/
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- Support Worker/ Care Assistant - Permanent.
40.25 Hours per week working days, nights and weekends. Part time contracts available.
£18,837.00 - £20,930.00 Per Annum dependant on experience.
Potential to qualify for up to £600 annual allowance dependant on distance from your home address.
Summergil House - Presteigne, Powys.
We are on the lookout for experienced Support Workers who bring their passion and drive to work every day and who can help the team do an amazing job. Should you join us you will be joining a company that believes in a person-centred approach that places integrity and teamwork at the heart of everything we do.
Summergil house is set in 18-acres of beautiful woodlands in Presteigne in the county of Powys, which is located just on the Powys-Herefordshire Border. The home comprises of three individual buildings that each have been designed to meet the specific needs of the Individuals. The grounds currently consist of grassed play areas for the children, along with a lake and river that goes around the property. Outdoor play equipment is modern and relevant to the individuals' interests.
At Orbis Education and Care we support children, young people and adults with needs associated with autism, we provide specialist schools, community homes, and a community-based work-skills service
As a Support Worker you will support the service users who have an autism spectrum condition. To help in providing a fulfilling environment where the service user can develop to their full potential.
What you will be doing:
Providing support in all areas of personal, education and social need, both in the home and the community, in accordance with the agreed support plan and within an agreed plan of risk taking.
Facilitate increased independence by encouraging and supporting participation in education, daily living activities and opportunities.
Working with people, their families, team members and partner organisations to ensure that support is tailored to meet their individual needs and wishes.
Using a range of communication methods to assist people to make informed decisions and choices about the issues affecting their lives.
Contributing to the smooth running of the home through effective communication with the people living there, the staff team, family members and partner organisations.
What we are looking for:
Experience of working with individuals who have an ASD and or complex learning difficulties
Experience leading a staff team
Experience in enabling people to access new opportunities.
Be able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
Someone who is committed to the provision of high quality person centred support to empower people particularly those with autistic spectrum conditions
Understanding the importance of choice, rights and empowerment
Ability of be innovative, imaginative and flexible with the working situation
Knowledge and Qualifications:
Knowledge of the needs and rights of people with autistic spectrum conditions and an understanding of the issues which people may face.
Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management Policy and Procedures.
An appropriate QCF qualification or be willing to undertake this qualification
Training and qualifications in related subjects such as health and safety, food hygiene,
Relevant training and understanding of communication methods E.G Makaton, PECS.
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary scales which are bench marked regularly to ensure we are competitive with local market rate, alongside overtime opportunities.
The opportunity to achieve key qualifications to ensure you can continue to develop and challenge yourself.
A comprehensive learning and development programme to ensure everyone at Orbis has the opportunity to flourish and be the best they can be. This ranges from technical training to soft skills.
Our career pathways are clearly mapped out, and we are proud to say that we have numerous examples of inspiring career stories of current employees who have progressed through the business, including up to Board level!
Competitive annual leave allowance.
Company pension scheme.
Regular recognition initiatives.
A competitive Refer a Friend scheme.
An invitation to our annual awards event!
Access to marketing leading reward platform PERKBOX, where you will have access to wide selection of great discounts!
We also offer a wide range of additional benefits, dependant on role.
Above all, you can look forward to joining an award-winning team who make a real difference to the lives of the individuals we support and do truly fulfilling work!
Orbis Education and Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to a Safer Recruitment process and all appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, satisfactory reference checks and any other suitability checks deemed essential for this role. We are committed to ensuring we provide a safe and secure environment for the individuals we support and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to know more please contact a member of the Recruitment Team, alternatively please apply online. - Orbis Education and Care Is Also Listed In:
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