£13.85 per hour | Full-Time Hours | 12-Hour Shifts
Location: Ballingry, Fife
Pay: £13.85 per hour
Shifts: 8:00am-8:00pm / 8:00pm-8:00am
Hours: Full-time
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence essential
ASA Recruitment are currently looking for experienced Support Workers to join a specialist service in Ballingry supporting adults with autism on a 2:1 basis.
This is a rewarding role for someone who is confident supporting individuals with autism and behaviours that challenge, while helping people live as independently as possible and enjoy an active life within their local community.
The service has its own mobility cars, allowing the people you support to get out and about and take part in activities that are important to them.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs, preferences and goals.
- Providing 2:1 support to adults with autism
- Supporting individuals who may display behaviours that challenge
- Remaining calm, patient and professional during periods of distress, heightened behaviour or crisis, using agreed support strategies to maintain safety and provide reassurance
- Recognising triggers and responding appropriately to changes in behaviour
- Supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive outcomes
- Encouraging independence and developing daily living skills
- Supporting with personal care where required
- Accompanying individuals to appointments, activities and community events
- Supporting with shopping, household tasks and maintaining their tenancy
- Completing accurate daily records and reporting any concerns appropriately
What We’re Looking For
- Experienced in care or support work
- Calm, patient and compassionate
- Confident supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge
- Able to remain professional and consistent in challenging situations
- Reliable and committed to providing high-quality support
- At least 6 months’ paid UK care/support experience
- Experience supporting individuals with autism is desirable
- Confident following behaviour support plans and agreed strategies
- A full UK driving licence is essential
What ASA Can Offer You
- £13.85 per hour, Full-time or part-time hours
- Regular 12-hour day and night shifts
- Experience within a specialist autism service
- £250 Refer a Friend scheme
If you are an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
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Support Worker in Ballingry employer: ASA RECRUITMENT
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