Autism & Personalised Care Specialist

Alternative Futures Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in shifts

Community-based work

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group seeks a dedicated Support Worker to provide specialist care and person-centred support for a young woman with autism.

You will help with daily living, manage medications per care plan, and assist with community activities; shifts include two 7-hour day shifts on Tue and Thu, plus 24-hour respite cover during family holidays.

We value compassionate, patient team players who can adapt to changing needs and contribute to personalised planning within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Health & Social Care (paid or unpaid).

Responsibilities

• Provide health-related and social support to people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.
• Support individuals who present with behaviours that challenge using appropriate techniques.
• Provide safe medication and pain management to the people we support according to their care plan.
• Manage medical equipment and supplies and reorder as necessary to ensure nothing runs low.
• Support people to design, develop and own the support they receive in Personalised Planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Listening skills

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Alternative Futures Group seeks a dedicated Support Worker to provide specialist care and person-centred support for a young woman with autism.

You will help with daily living, manage medications per care plan, and assist with community activities; shifts include two 7-hour day shifts on Tue and Thu, plus 24-hour respite cover during family holidays.

We value compassionate, patient team players who can adapt to changing needs and contribute to personalised planning within a supportive environment.