Overview
We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and proactive Personal Assistants / Support Workers to join a supportive home‑based team supporting a young autistic man in Uckfield. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of an intelligent and engaging young man with autism, associated learning difficulties, and global developmental delay.
He is pre‑verbal and communicates using an AAC device, so patience, consistency, and a willingness to learn communication strategies are essential.
No prior care experience is required – full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Responsibilities
* Communication using an AAC device
* Building independence and daily living skills
* Emotional regulation and structured routines
* Community access and social activities
* Cooking and meal preparation
* Personal care support
* Supporting hobbies, games, walks, swimming, shopping, libraries, cafés, and more
* Following structured behavioural and eating protocols
* Creating a calm, safe, and engaging environment
Required Qualities and Skills
* Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
* Reliable with good timekeeping
* Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
* Hygienic, tidy and well organised
* Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
* Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
* Honest and cheerful
* Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
* Kind, patient, and dependable
* Calm and emotionally resilient
* Consistent and able to follow structured support plans
* Comfortable taking direction from mother
* Organised and able to use initiative
* Confident supporting someone in the community
* Flexible and adaptable to changing needs
* Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary support team
Working Conditions
Hours per week: 28 hours per week provided over 7 days.
Typical shifts are:
* Morning: 08:00 -15:00
* Evening: 15:00 - 22:00
You will work 4 shifts a week, including evening and weekend working on a fair rolling rota basis, with weekends shared equally across the team. Additional hours may also be available to cover annual leave and sickness.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Right to work in the UK.
* Willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Disability Confident
This employer is Disability Confident and will generally offer an interview to any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum criteria for the role.
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