Job Description:

Support Worker - Adults.Autism / Learning Disabilities
Salary - £27,373 - £34,040 (doe)
Hours - 37.5 hours per week

At Bright Futures, we champion the potential of every person with autism and a learning disability, believing wholeheartedly in their ability to thrive and lead the most fulfilling lives. We’re looking for passionate and caring Support Workers to join our specialist home in Rixton.

Our Rixton Children’s home is a large detached home surrounded by scenic countryside, but is still within reach of the town centre. This home supports four children aged 7-18 with a diagnosis of autism and learning disabilities.   The children that live in the home enjoy gymnastic clubs, swimming, cinemas, arcades, bowling, trips to local park and beaches as well as day trips to funfairs and waterparks, so every day is different and exciting.

As a Support Worker, you will be a key part of their day-to-day support team, actively valuing and amplifying what matters to them, planning fulfilling activities. You will also keep records of their needs, support provided and progress.

No two days are the same, you could be supporting someone to settle into their new home, develop independence and life skills, enjoy activities they love, or achieve important milestones. You’ll be part of a supportive team creating a safe, positive, and empowering environment where people can truly thrive.

You will help to create a warm, stimulating environment whilst working a mix of day shifts and sleeps to meet individual needs.

You’ll do more than provide care – you’ll be a mentor, advocate, and source of encouragement, helping the people you support to achieve the best outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or be willing to work towards it. 

• Experinced Support Workers or looking for a change of career

• Positive and proactive. 

• Experience in care is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided. 

• Full UK Driving Licence is advantageous. 

• Experience in care is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Shift Patterns: There are three main shift patterns: 07.30 to 14.30 / 14.30 - 22.30 and Waking nights (If you're not a driver please check transport links to make sure you could get to and from the home early for a 07.30 start and get home safely at 10.30 pm using public transport)

The Company

At Bright Futures, we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education.

Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. It’s why we invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us.

We can’t promise that it will always be easy, but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. You’ll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team.

No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays with increased holidays based on service
Simply Health Cashback - Save money at the Dentist, on prescriptions, eyecare, physio and wellbeing
Meals at work – Food for meal provided wherever you work!
Life Assurance x 2 annual salary
Referral Rewards – We use Care friends where you can earn points and get up to £2,000 for referring friends and family
Discounts – Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Salary sacrifice schemes  - Top up your pension through our Bright Futures Salary Exchange pension scheme.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Vehicle car scheme
Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance program
Training and Development

Safeguarding Requirement

Successful applicants will be rquired to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.