Agency Support Worker – Adults with Autism & Learning Disabilities – Portishead, Bristol

Agency Support Worker – Adults with Autism & Learning Disabilities
Location: Portishead, Bristol
Pay: £13.50 per hour + holiday pay – Days
£14.50 per hour + holiday pay – Nights
Contract: Part-time, Agency
Shifts: Days, with occasional night cover
We are currently recruiting Agency Support Workers to support a residential service for adults with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities.
The service is looking for reliable, experienced staff to provide part-time day cover, with occasional night shifts required to support the permanent team during periods of annual leave and sickness.
There is potential for 2–3 shifts per week, depending on the needs of the service.
Shift Times
Day: 09:00 – 15:15
Late: 15:00 – 22:15
Night: 22:00 – 09:15
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Previous experience supporting adults with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities
- Experience administering medication
- Experience supporting individuals with diabetes
- Evidence of relevant training and qualifications
- A caring, patient and reliable approach
- The ability to work confidently as part of a team and independently once fully inducted
- Induction & Shadowing
Before working independently, all agency staff will be required to complete a shadow shift or a minimum of a few hours at the service.
This will allow you to:
- Become familiar with the home and its environment
- Meet and get to know the resident
- Familiarise yourself with the location of key items and equipment
- Read and sign all required documentation
- Complete any additional online training required by Blossoming Homes
- Once the induction process has been completed and you are deemed competent to work within the service, shifts will be offered according to the needs of the service.
What We Offer
- £13.50 per hour + holiday pay for day shifts
- £14.50 per hour + holiday pay for night shifts
- Part-time agency work
- Potential for 2–3 shifts per week
- Flexible shift opportunities
- Full induction and shadowing before working independently
- Opportunity to support a dedicated residential service
Apply Today
If you have experience supporting adults with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities and are looking for flexible agency work, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this Agency Support Worker opportunity.