Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism)
£25,740 per annum + Benefits
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
Full-Time, Permanent
Full-Time 37.5 Hours per Week, Shifts between 07:00–22:00 including nights 22:00–07:00 on a rota basis
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker to join a growing supported living service, 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 Registered 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
- 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
- Work Collaboratively: Engage with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care
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
- 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
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- In-house training and development opportunities
- Employee health plans
- Employee perks scheme including Blue Light Card
- Pension scheme
- Increasing holiday allowance with service
- Employee Assistance Programme
