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Waking Night Creative Support worker with psychology and/or arts background - Full time
| Posting date: | 07 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £15.54 to £16.20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2024 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Private Household |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Full-time 34.75 – 40 hrs per week (no personal care)
Join a unique multidisciplinary team that supports a creative, articulate, autistic young man
with complex care needs in his home. He has a close family nearby who are committed to
ensuring he lives life to the full. If you are reliable, proactive, and like to make a difference,
this is a fantastic opportunity for the right person.
We are seeking:
A dedicated and proactive support worker personal assistant (PA) who has obtained
degree-level qualifications in psychology, occupational therapy, or health, social
care, SEN, and/or arts-related subjects, such as fine art, games, and/or digital design,
or art history.
Any previous knowledge or experience of autism would be an advantage.
The Role:
Supporting the holistic therapeutic care delivery under the guidance of the clinical
team, and generally supporting the client with his art-based opportunities and
creative projects.
Befriending - you will provide vital social interaction opportunities for the client
Domestic work including household cleaning to maintain the home in a clean and
tidy condition.
Administrative activities associated with the smooth running of the service.
You will have an aptitude for and dedication to providing person-centred care at all
times, incorporating this ideal into every decision you make for the client.
Essential qualities:
Good team player
Reliable and organised with good Ɵmekeeping
PaƟent and sensiƟve with excellent interpersonal
skills
Excellent verbal and wriƩen communicaƟon skills
Fluency in spoken English and proficiency in written English, to support the client in
their creative writing projects and correspondence, is essential together with a good
typing ability. Scribing for the client is vital to this role.
Able to both follow instrucƟons and work on own iniƟaƟve
June 2024
Willing to learn
Respecƞul of privacy and confidenƟality
Hygienic, Ɵdy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duƟes
Honest and cheerful
CreaƟve
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Previous experience and/or knowledge of autism.
Desirable qualities:
Administrative experience
Creative experience (art, games design, music etc.)
Management and/or HR experience
We offer a competitive rate of pay and continuing opportunities for professional
development.
The successful candidate will also receive paid training and develop their knowledge and
understanding of autism, including sensory processing issues, Pathological Demand
Avoidance (PDA), and other clinical needs, working closely with the team’s Occupational
Therapist and Clinical Psychologist.
All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS/PVG check and regulated
activity, which will include a check against the barred adult list.
To pursue this opportunity, please provide your CV and cover letter and tell us why you are
interested in working as an autism Full-time Waking Night Support Worker.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.54 - £16.20 per hour
Expected hours: 34.75 to 40 hours per week (3 nights on 3 nights off with some additional
evening shifts on a 7 week rolling rota)
Benefits:
Casual dress
Free parking
On-site parking
Join a unique multidisciplinary team that supports a creative, articulate, autistic young man
with complex care needs in his home. He has a close family nearby who are committed to
ensuring he lives life to the full. If you are reliable, proactive, and like to make a difference,
this is a fantastic opportunity for the right person.
We are seeking:
A dedicated and proactive support worker personal assistant (PA) who has obtained
degree-level qualifications in psychology, occupational therapy, or health, social
care, SEN, and/or arts-related subjects, such as fine art, games, and/or digital design,
or art history.
Any previous knowledge or experience of autism would be an advantage.
The Role:
Supporting the holistic therapeutic care delivery under the guidance of the clinical
team, and generally supporting the client with his art-based opportunities and
creative projects.
Befriending - you will provide vital social interaction opportunities for the client
Domestic work including household cleaning to maintain the home in a clean and
tidy condition.
Administrative activities associated with the smooth running of the service.
You will have an aptitude for and dedication to providing person-centred care at all
times, incorporating this ideal into every decision you make for the client.
Essential qualities:
Good team player
Reliable and organised with good Ɵmekeeping
PaƟent and sensiƟve with excellent interpersonal
skills
Excellent verbal and wriƩen communicaƟon skills
Fluency in spoken English and proficiency in written English, to support the client in
their creative writing projects and correspondence, is essential together with a good
typing ability. Scribing for the client is vital to this role.
Able to both follow instrucƟons and work on own iniƟaƟve
June 2024
Willing to learn
Respecƞul of privacy and confidenƟality
Hygienic, Ɵdy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duƟes
Honest and cheerful
CreaƟve
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Previous experience and/or knowledge of autism.
Desirable qualities:
Administrative experience
Creative experience (art, games design, music etc.)
Management and/or HR experience
We offer a competitive rate of pay and continuing opportunities for professional
development.
The successful candidate will also receive paid training and develop their knowledge and
understanding of autism, including sensory processing issues, Pathological Demand
Avoidance (PDA), and other clinical needs, working closely with the team’s Occupational
Therapist and Clinical Psychologist.
All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS/PVG check and regulated
activity, which will include a check against the barred adult list.
To pursue this opportunity, please provide your CV and cover letter and tell us why you are
interested in working as an autism Full-time Waking Night Support Worker.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.54 - £16.20 per hour
Expected hours: 34.75 to 40 hours per week (3 nights on 3 nights off with some additional
evening shifts on a 7 week rolling rota)
Benefits:
Casual dress
Free parking
On-site parking