This role is NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Job description

At Glenelg Support, we provide exceptional care for individuals with autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs in a supported living environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with both individuals and their families to develop personalized support plans that make a real difference in people’s lives.

We are currently looking for dedicated and compassionate Lead Support Workers to join our mobile team. This specialist team provides support to individuals with complex needs across various services. This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week.

Our homes are based across – Liverpool, Bootle, Sefton, Southport, Ormskirk, St Helens and Leyland/Euxton – Lancashire.

Drivers are essential for this role, as the team may be required to work across multiple services at short notice. Due to Mobility Car Insurance requirements, we can only accept applicants with a full UK/EU driving licence that has no endorsements or penalty points. Unfortunately, we cannot accept international or provisional licences.

Responsibilities

Working as part of a responsive team across services where it is identified that there are complex issues, the need for stability and where specific projects are required in order to ensure the smooth running of the service prior to withdrawal.

When engaged in a project, lead the existing support team in all of the tasks. This will mean ensuring PCP’s, Risk Assessments and PBS plans are being followed correctly, the support given to the Supported Individuals is of a high standard, ensuring accurate documentation and showing excellent practice leadership skills.

Be able to mobilise at short notice (minimum of 1 week wherever possible)

Be based in more complex services when there are no projects ongoing.

Experience of working with adults with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities in a Supported Living setting.

Benefits

£13.50 per hour

Competitive sleep-in rate

4 weekly pay

Fully paid DBS check

Casual dress code

Discounted gym membership scheme*

Guaranteed contracted hours

Blue light discount

Career progression pathways

Lucrative employee referral scheme*

Fully paid training

4 weekly rota

Requirements

Experience

Experience and understanding of autism

Experience within a specialist autism environment

Experience and knowledge of a broad range of autism specific approaches to learning, development of communication and positive behaviour support

Experience of working with families in a support role

Have the ability to embrace a diverse range of tasks