Autism Support Worker (2:1) – Evening/Weekend Carer

WORKwithYORK; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,971,000 - 55,655,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Staff uniform

Online training

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Work with York Limited is recruiting Young Person's Support Workers to provide 2:1 support for a non-verbal young person with autism in York. Duties include emotional support, daily activities, and safeguarding within a structured routine.

Core hours are 3.30pm–8pm Monday to Friday and 9am–8pm on weekends on a 4-week rota, with additional hours available during school holidays. Weekly pay, holiday pay, staff uniform, online training and an employee assistance programme are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours, autism and ADHD.
• Proactive, positive approach to support.
• Ability to build relationships with the young person, family and carers.
• Strong communication and ability to consult with other professionals in urgent situations.
• NAPPI Level 3 trained or willing to undertake training.
• Car driver and able to drive a family vehicle.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom (sponsorship not offered).
• Enhanced DBS for child workforce or willing to obtain new DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, safe emotional support and de-escalate distress using NAPPI techniques.
• Assist with daily activities, including some personal care, mealtimes and hygiene within a structured routine.
• Administer medication when required.
• Drive the young person to local activities and events.
• Follow and contribute to a care plan, risk assessments and policies.
• Keep accurate records while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
• Create a safe, structured and stimulating environment tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Challenging behaviours support

Autism awareness

ADHD awareness

Strong communication

Tools

NAPPI training

Job description

Work with York Limited is recruiting Young Person's Support Workers to provide 2:1 support for a non-verbal young person with autism in York. Duties include emotional support, daily activities, and safeguarding within a structured routine.

Core hours are 3.30pm–8pm Monday to Friday and 9am–8pm on weekends on a 4-week rota, with additional hours available during school holidays. Weekly pay, holiday pay, staff uniform, online training and an employee assistance programme are offered.