ASD & Learning Needs Support Worker (Children)

UNICARE COMPLEX CARE SPECIALIST LTD; Worthing; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Driver with access to a vehicle

Job summary

UNICARE COMPLEX CARE SPECIALIST LTD in Worthing is seeking motivated Support Workers to assist children and young people with additional needs, including autism and learning difficulties. The role demands patience, reliability and strong relationship-building within professional boundaries.

You will work to person-centred plans, document care and report safeguarding concerns, while collaborating with families and professionals to support daily life skills.

Qualifications

• Direct experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Experience supporting autism.
• Experience supporting learning difficulties or learning disabilities.
• Experience supporting individuals who display behaviours that challenge.
• Enhanced DBS registered with Update Service (subject to employer checks).
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Confidence following safeguarding procedures and risk-management guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support based on the individual needs of the child or young person.
• Support children and young people with autism, learning difficulties/disabilities and additional needs.
• Support children who may display behaviours that challenge.
• Follow individual care, support, behaviour and risk-management plans.
• Use de-escalation and behaviour-support strategies.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and daily life skills.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Recognise, record and report safeguarding concerns in line with procedures.
• Complete clear and accurate records relating to support provided.
• Communicate with families and professionals involved in the child’s support.

Skills

Experience with children

Autism support

Learning difficulties

Behaviour support

Safeguarding procedures

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Job description

UNICARE COMPLEX CARE SPECIALIST LTD in Worthing is seeking motivated Support Workers to assist children and young people with additional needs, including autism and learning difficulties. The role demands patience, reliability and strong relationship-building within professional boundaries.

You will work to person-centred plans, document care and report safeguarding concerns, while collaborating with families and professionals to support daily life skills.