Basic Starting Full Time Salary £24,752 based on 40hrs per week
Enhanced overtime rate is applied to 40hrs plus per week
There will be an availability to work a sleep-in/overnight shift at a rate of £62.82 per night
YOU REALLY COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
As a support worker, one day is never the same as the next. If you are kind, down-to-earth and friendly, you can do this job.
We are looking for genuine, caring, and enthusiastic individuals to work with people with Autism & Learning Disabilities.
Kingwood has an excellent reputation as a specialist support provider of services for people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health issues and Asperger’s Syndrome. We aim to support adults to develop new skills and live independently at home and in the community. The work can be challenging, but the rewards make every day meaningful.
If you have a minimum of two years’ experience and you have the correct values and an interest in supporting people to achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.
Drivers are essential for this service; therefore, access to a vehicle is essential.
Benefits of working for Autism at Kingwood include
- Kingwood fully funded enhanced DBS
- Overtime paid at 1.25
- Generous benefits including holiday, sick pay & pension
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Fully paid in-house training programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel time and mileage paid where applicable
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card
If you feel this position is just what you’re looking for, please complete our short application or look on our website for additional vacancies.
Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
Application question(s):
- Do you require a Sponsorship Visa to be able to work in the UK?
Experience:
- Supporting individuals individuals in their own homes: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ/ QCF level 2 or higher in Social Care (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Interview Questions for a Support Worker Job
Here are some interview questions you can use to assess a potential support worker‘s suitability for the role:
General Questions:
- Why did you choose a career in support work?
- What experience do you have in providing support to individuals with needs?
- Can you describe a challenging situation you’ve faced in a support worker role and how you handled it?
- How do you handle stress and pressure in a demanding environment?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses as a support worker?
Specific Questions:
- How do you ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals you support?
- Can you describe your approach to providing personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and toileting?
- How do you communicate effectively with individuals who have communication difficulties?
- What is your understanding of medication administration?
- How do you handle sensitive information about the individuals you support?
Behavioral Questions:
- Describe a time when you had to adapt to a change in your routine. How did you handle it?
- Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult or uncooperative family member. How did you resolve the situation?
- Can you describe a time when you went above and beyond your job duties to help someone?
- How do you handle conflict with coworkers?
Additional Questions for a Support Worker in a Specialized Setting:
- What is your understanding of [specific condition or disability]?
- How do you approach providing support for individuals with [specific condition or disability]?
- Can you describe your experience in using specialized techniques or equipment to support individuals with [specific condition or disability]?
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