Our client is seeking experienced, compassionate, and reliable female Support Workers / Carers to provide high-quality, person-centred support to a 16-year-old individual with Severe Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and Diabetes.
This role requires consistency, patience, and a calm, supportive approach. The individual is non-verbal and communicates through eye contact and facial expressions. You will play a key role in supporting daily routines, emotional regulation, safety, and engagement in both home and community environments.
About the Role
Support workers will provide 1:1 care and supervision, helping to maintain structured routines and using visual supports to promote understanding and regulation. The individual enjoys colouring, letter recognition, and sensory-based activities, as well as outdoor activities that support wellbeing and social engagement.
Due to the individual’s needs, constant supervision is required at all times. During menstruation, periods of dysregulation may occur, which can present as challenging behaviours such as pinching, grabbing, hair pulling, and biting. Experience managing challenging behaviour in a calm and safe manner is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain structured routines using visual aids and clear communication methods.
* Support engagement in sensory activities, learning tasks, and outdoor activities.
* Support with personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
* Monitor health and wellbeing, including awareness of diabetic needs, and report any concerns promptly.
* Respond appropriately to periods of dysregulation using de-escalation techniques.
* Encourage independence where appropriate while maintaining safety.
* Maintain accurate basic records and follow care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.
Requirements
* Minimum of 6 months’ experience as a Support Worker, Carer, or Healthcare Assistant, ideally supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
* Experience working with non-verbal individuals.
* Confidence managing challenging behaviour calmly and safely.
* Understanding of structured routines and sensory-based support.
* A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
* Excellent observation and communication skills.
* Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
* Must be female due to the personal nature of care.
If you are compassionate, patient, and experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs, we would love to hear from you