Autism Support Worker Required for Community Access (Ref 010409)

Surrey Independent Living Charity; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Independent Living Charity in the United Kingdom is seeking an Autism Support Worker to provide community access support for a young person with autism living in New Haw.

You will accompany him to activities in the local community, helping to build confidence, independence and positive experiences outside the home. Experience with autism and a calm, patient approach are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism preferred.
• Patience, empathy and ability to build trust over time.
• Ability to respond calmly to anxiety and emotional distress.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to consistent support.

Responsibilities

• Provide community access support for a young person with autism living in New Haw.
• Support participation in activities such as holiday clubs, animal therapy, bowling and other leisure activities.
• Help build confidence, independence and positive experiences outside the home.

Skills

Calm and reassuring

Community settings confidence

Anxiety / emotional dysregulation

Reliable and flexible

Experience with autistic children

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Autism Support Worker Required for Community Access (Ref 010409)

Additional flexibility may be beneficial

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, reliable and confident Support Worker to provide community access support for a young person with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) living in New Haw.

The role involves supporting him to access and enjoy activities in the local community, including holiday clubs, animal therapy sessions, bowling and other leisure activities. The aim is to help him build confidence, develop independence and enjoy positive experiences outside the home.

About You

You will be patient, understanding and able to build a trusting relationship over time. Experience supporting children or young people with autism, anxiety or behaviours that may challenge would be highly beneficial.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a calm and reassuring approach


• Be confident supporting a young person in community settings


• Be able to respond appropriately to periods of anxiety, frustration or emotional dysregulation


• Be reliable, flexible and committed to providing consistent support


• Have experience working with autistic children or young people (preferred)


• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle

Additional Information

The young person can experience heightened anxiety and emotional distress at times and therefore requires support from someone who can remain calm, patient and consistent. An understanding of autism and positive behaviour support approaches would be advantageous.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's wellbeing, independence and enjoyment of community activities.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage Competitive rate (dependent on experience)