Residential Support Worker in New Milton

Penny Farthing is our Victorian-style residential home based in New Milton, just on the edge of the New Forest.

It is home to four incredible people, three males and one female, with varying support needs.

We are growing our team of Support Workers who can join us to create unlimited possibilities.

​Due to the needs of these specific individuals, we can only consider applications from male candidates with experience with challenging behaviours or supporting people on a 2:1 basis.

​You will need to have a Full UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle, to travel to and from work.

​As a Support Worker at Penny Farthing, each day will be different.

Our residents have various interests, such as swimming, bowling, dancing, visiting local farms and going out to explore the New Forest, to name a few.

​Aside from getting stuck in with activities, your day might also include helping individuals with food preparation, shopping, accessing the community, providing personal care and administering medication.

​At the heart of everything we do is promoting the independence of the person we support, and ensuring we have a relaxed, empathetic and encouraging team working with us helps us achieve this aim.

​The shift pattern is 8am – 3pm and 3pm -10pm and includes working alternative weekends.

We have full and part time shift patterns available.

​In addition to the feel good factor, other reasons to join us include… * "Refer a friend" scheme - earn £400 per person you successfully refer!

* Overtime paid at competitive rates * Comprehensive training programme consisting of 12 weeks of in-house, on-site and online training, accompanied by shadowing, coaching and mentoring * The opportunity to join our neurodiversity network led by colleagues to ensure the voice of neurodiverse people remains central to our thinking and decision-making * Annual leave increases with each service year – up to 33 days!

* Exclusive access to our employee portal, home to discounts on days out and hundreds of high street and online stores.

* Health cashback plan to receive money back for dental, options and other treatments * Salary sacrifice schemes for various electrical devices and bikes ​and many more * A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information * The opportunity to continue your professional development with accredited qualifications once you've passed your probation period * We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support to you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.

​If you have any questions or want to discuss the role more, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed).

​Our commitmentWe welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

We will ensure ​that ​all our recruitment and ​selection ​practices ​reflect this.

We will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process.

As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

​Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Vacancies will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

​All successful candidates will be​ subject to disclosure, barring checks, and other relevant employment checks