Support Worker

JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity in a Residential Setting, for a Learning Disabilities & Autism Adults. The Support Worker is required to join our dynamic team, delivering high-quality care and support to adults with autism and learning disabilities. As a Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker you will provide person-centred support, enabling individuals to develop daily living skills, build confidence and engage in meaningful community activities. The Service Manager encourages a creative and proactive approach, empowering the team to deliver innovative, outcome-focused support. Working as a Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker, you will support care planning, promote independence, ensure safeguarding, build positive relationships and help individuals achieve their personal goals within a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. DUTIES Your duties as the Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism) include: · Provide Person-Centred Care: Deliver tailored support aligned with individual care plans and needs · Promote Independence: Support daily living skills, encouraging autonomy and confidence · Support Personal Care: Assist with personal care in a respectful, dignified and compassionate manner · Facilitate Community Engagement: Enable participation in social, leisure and community-based activities · Develop Positive Relationships: Build trust with individuals, families and professionals · Support Care Planning: Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and outcome-focused support · Maintain Accurate Records: Complete documentation, reports and daily notes in line with standards · Ensure Safeguarding & Compliance: Follow safeguarding procedures, health and safety and best practice · Encourage Wellbeing: Promote emotional wellbeing, inclusion and a balanced lifestyle CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL · Previous experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism · Proven experience in a support worker, care assistant or healthcare environment · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Compassionate, patient and person-centred approach · Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and nights. We require you to work on some weekends and Bank Holidays. · Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and care planning DESIRABLE · Experience in supported living, residential care or community care settings · Knowledge of autism support, behavioural support or complex needs · Relevant Health and Social Care qualification or training · Experience with documentation, care records and compliance standards HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to Manager / Operations manager. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Contract length: 12 months Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• UK visa sponsorship

Application question(s):

• Do you have Covid 19 Vaccination or willing to get it before Gov deadline?

Experience:

• Care support worker: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person