Support Worker: Sponsorship Available

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

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)