Full-time creative support worker with arts and/or psychology background, Room8597

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 creative dedicated, reliable, and proactive support worker who has obtained degree-level qualifications such as fine art, games, digital design, music, sound and/or psychology, social care, SEN.

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 meal preparation and 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:

Reliable, organised, proactive, good team player, ability to provide a trusting and stimulating environment, sensitive, willing to learn, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Fluency in spoken English and proficiency in written English, to support the young person in their creative writing projects and correspondence, is essential together with a good typing ability. Scribing for the client is vital to this role.

Previous experience and/or knowledge of autism.