Part Time Support Worker – Cransley
Cransley, Kettering, Northamptonshire

About Us

Alderwood LLA predominately specialises in providing specialised care and support for individuals with a diagnosis of Autism, behaviour difficulties that challenge and are most often considered to have complex needs. We firmly believe that all individuals have the ability to learn and develop, helping them to live more independent and fulfilling lives.

The foundation of our approach is built on 4 pillars of values:

Live & Learn - We live and learn Autism to enhance the lives of those we support
Inclusive - We put the people we support at the forefront of everything we do
Transforming - We transform people's lives, those we support and our colleagues
Holistic - We are holistic in our approach to improve the lives of those we support

Cransley is a residential home with six bedrooms for individuals with complex autism. Situated within a beautiful building overlooking the countryside, Cransley boasts ensuite bathrooms, a large lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, conservatory and garden.

We are now looking for Part Time Support Workers to join our team at Cransley supporting six residents with autism and develop a rewarding careers in Health and Social Care.

Your Rewards

- Salary of £9.80 per hour
- 17 days’ paid holiday
- Pension contribution (4% of salary)
- Death in service benefit (2 X salary)
- Your own Personal Development Portfolio (PDP)
- Your own 1:1 mentoring programme to guide you through your first 6 months
- Vocational qualifications such as diplomas and bespoke training programs
- Continuous development and career progression
- Long Service Awards
- Refer a Friend Award
- Employee of the Month scheme

Your Role

As a Support Worker, you will be tasked with joining a team of care workers supporting the residents of Cransley.

Providing residents with a stimulating and engaging environment, you will support their personal needs and supervise appropriate activities that enable learning and development in residents.

You’ll receive comprehensive training to equip you with the skills you need and full support from other team members. The training is hands-on, interactive and delivered by previous support workers as part of group training sessions.

About You

Although no experience is required, to be considered as a Support Worker, you will need:

- To be sensitive to people with unique or challenging needs
- Initiative, flexibility and the ability to stay calm in a crisis
- The willingness to learn and a commitment to developing further skills
- To be reliable, positive and punctual

Other organisations may call this role Care Worker, Autism Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Junior Care Worker, Trainee Carer, Care Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, or Autism Care Assistant.

This is a part time role, working 21.75 hours per week on the following shifts: 7:15am - 2:30pm and 2:15pm - 9:30pm with alternate weekends.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and will require the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing their role. It is expected that all staff are committed to safeguarding and working within the guidelines set out by Alderwood for vulnerable people.

Alderwood LLA are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you think you could succeed as one of our Support Workers, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

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