Health Care Assistant/Support Worker Position: Full-Time/Part-Time Total Positions: 4 (Female) Average Weekly Core Hours: 37.5 Location: Church Stretton (Shropshire) Role Overview We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers join a small and consistent team providing support to adult client in their home with autism, ADHD, epilepsy and associated health conditions. You will be responsible to deliver stable, person-centred and high-quality support that promotes independence in a daily living, ensuring dignity, safety and well-being at all times. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, community activities, managing health needs, and developing skills for independence to live a happy and active life. Key Responsibilities * Provide consistent, structured daily support in line with the individual’s care plan and preferred routines. * Use visual communication tools (whiteboards, picture cards, social stories) to enable understanding and reduce anxiety. * Support with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, shopping, household routines and prompting with personal care and hygiene. * Accompany and support participation in regular community activities. * Monitor and support client’s health needs, and report changes to relevant healthcare professionals.Maintain accurate daily records, including health monitoring, activity logs, and incident reports. * Work collaboratively with family, professionals and the wider support team.Participate in sleep-in shifts, ensuring safety and availability overnight. * Assist with healthy and nutritious meal preparation, and manage weight.Ensure compliance with care plans, safeguarding policies, and health & safety regulations. Requirements * Experience in domiciliary care, community care or supported living and supporting clients with mental health, learning disabilities, autism, ADHD or behaviours that challenge. * Knowledge of anticipatory medicines, symptom observation.A caring, patient, and empathetic nature and ability to build trust over time. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with willingness to use visual aids and adapt communication style.Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * A flexible approach to work, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties on a rota basis. * Enhanced DBS Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and follow de-escalation strategies. * Commitment to safeguarding, safety, and wellbeing of individuals. Desirable: * Full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential). * Previous training in autism awareness, PBS, epilepsy awareness, or similar. What We Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package.Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle. * Ongoing training and career development opportunities. Supportive and friendly working environment. * Opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives. We provide ongoing support in the form of supervision and appraisals * Flexible working across services and career growth opportunities Online Training availableHelp with making an application for DBS * 24-hour support on callTraining updates annually