Support worker

Job Description

Role Overview

Support Worker required to provide person-centred care within a supported living environment for individuals with autism and learning disabilities. The role focuses on supporting daily living needs, promoting independence, reducing distress, and enabling choice and inclusion in everyday routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with autism learning disabilities to live as independently as possible within a supported living setting.
• Provide assistance with day-to-day tasks, including:
• personal care (where required)
• meal preparation and nutrition support
• medication prompting (as trained and in line with policy)
• housekeeping and maintaining living spaces
• Encourage positive routines and meaningful activities that support wellbeing, communication, and engagement.
• Implement individual support plans and behavioural strategies in line with assessed needs.
• Use breakaway techniques and de-escalation approaches safely and appropriately to manage crisis situations, following training and local procedures.
• Promote dignity, choice, privacy, and safeguarding at all times.
• Maintain accurate records (support notes, incident reporting, daily logs) in line with service requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team, families (where appropriate), advocates, and health professionals.
• Attend training and supervisions to develop skills relevant to autism, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviour support.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience working with adults or individuals who have autism learning disabilities (preferred).
• Understanding of person-centred support and positive behavioural support approaches.
• Confidence using breakaway techniques and de-escalation strategies safely (training will be provided where needed).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Ability to work shifts and maintain professional standards under pressure.
• Ability to follow care plans, record accurately, and act quickly in emergencies.