Autism Residential Support Specialist

Ambitious about Autism; England; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitious about Autism in the United Kingdom is seeking Residential Support Workers to aid learners in residential houses, supporting social and academic activities under the guidance of the Care Management Team and Therapy Teams.

You will help learners with self-care tasks, medication administration, and liaise with staff to ensure accurate care records, while promoting independence and social development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration.
• Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate.
• At the start of each shift, reviewing communication and log books, and liaising with staff at handover to ensure learners' needs are well documented and addressed.
• Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships.
• Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances.
• Accompanying learners into the community to take part in social and recreational activities such as bowling, cinema trips, and dining out, helping them build confidence and enjoy meaningful experiences beyond the college setting.

Job description

Ambitious about Autism in the United Kingdom is seeking Residential Support Workers to aid learners in residential houses, supporting social and academic activities under the guidance of the Care Management Team and Therapy Teams.

You will help learners with self-care tasks, medication administration, and liaise with staff to ensure accurate care records, while promoting independence and social development.