Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism)

Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism)

An exciting opportunity for a dedicated Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker to provide person-centred care, promote independence and support adults within a supported living environment and community setting.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Supported Living Support Worker, Care Assistant, Support Practitioner, Residential Support Worker

SALARY: £25,740 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 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

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

* 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

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14630

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