Care Support Assistant (Casual)

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Casual Worker

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Full induction and training programme provided

Casual agreement. Flexible shifts available for nights, early mornings, evenings and weekends

You can accept / decline shifts to work around your lifestyle / other commitments

Shift rota over 7 days, includes nights, early mornings, evenings and weekends

A number of positions available

We are currently looking to recruit a number of Casual Care Support Assistants to join our dedicated Adult Short breaks team based in County Durham.

This exciting opportunity to work within our service is to support people with Autism and other associated conditions to learn independent living skills, increase community engagement and improve Social connections.

You will be part of an experienced care team working within luxury short breaks holiday lodges on a beautiful farm site. The popularity of the service means we are increasing our existing team to support more people to develop their independence who live in the North East of England.

We have developed a detailed training and induction programme for successful candidates. This includes a comprehensive welcome to working at the North East Autism Society and an introduction to autism (theory, communication, sensory differences and behaviour). After induction period we also offer access to accredited qualifications in Health and Social Care.

If you have a passion for helping others to achieve their goals and you’re willing to learn more about autism and neurodiversity - then this could be the rewarding career you’ve been looking for.

Working independently and as part of a team, you will support adults to access a range of activities. You will need to be enthusiastic, able to use your own initiative, have a drive and resilience for what is often a demanding role; and you must be people-centred with good communication and interpersonal skills, possessing a flexible approach to working routines

In return we offer excellent terms and conditions. Joining our NEAS family will mean:

Working in a positive, friendly, rewarding environment, building your experience and career.

Dedicated support from our learning and development team who will work alongside you and your new line manager to enhance your career with our specialist training programmes. This is just the start of your new career!

Having a hands-on role, valuing and supporting people. If you thrive on helping others, knowing everything you do is contributing to lives being changed then this could be the role for you.

Other benefits include a Bike-to-Work scheme, pension contributions, an annual staff awards evening recognising and rewarding staff achievements, 36 days holiday (pro-rata for part time roles).

Please see the job description and person specification listed under "documents" at the top of this page. Please use these in completing your application.

The North East Autism Society is a Disability Confident Employer which means we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.

For almost 40 years we’ve led the way in providing autism-specific care and education for children, young people and adults across the North-east of England.

Recognised for our innovation and excellence, everything we do stems from an unswerving belief in providing bespoke person-centred support. It’s at the heart of who we are to recognise the uniqueness of every human being, and to understand that no two autistic people, or in fact any humans within an understanding of neurodiversity, will have the same needs or wants.

We passionately believe that autistic children and adults have significant skills and strengths, which can be developed throughout their lifetime.

Our approach aims to support individuals to participate in society as independent and valued citizens, enjoying equal rights and opportunities but also enriching the world around them.

You can find full details of this vacancy including a full job description and person specification by visiting our dedicated careers page https://www.ne-as.org.uk/jobs

Please visit our website to apply for this vacancy using our easy online application process which is accessible on all internet browsers, tablets and smartphone devices. Please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment team if you require a hard copy application pack or if you have any queries, by e-mailing or by calling 0191 312 1124.

Please note we are unable to accept a CV in place of an application form.

The North East Autism Society is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants, including obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Terms and conditions apply. Please contact the North East Autism Society for more information.

Our mission is to work together to inspire, support and equip people with autism and neurodiversity to fulfil their potential in life.

Please see job description and person specification listed under "documents" at the top of this page. Please use these in completing your application.

The Society is a Disability Confident Employer which means we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.

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