Community Support Worker (Autism & PDA) – Weekend Shifts

Freedomcaregroup; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

FREEDOM CARE is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist a young adult with autism and a PDA profile in the Portsmouth area. The role focuses on building independence, safe travel, and meaningful activities within the community.

Shifts occur Fridays to Sundays (and possibly additional days). The position offers weekend availability, travel compensation, and full role-specific training in a supportive, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient, compassionate and dependable.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own reliable vehicle with business-use insurance are essential.
• Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check and all required safer-recruitment checks.
• Able to provide satisfactory references and evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent, relationship-based support in the community.
• Supporting access to activities, interests and new experiences.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and choice at an appropriate pace.
• Using calm, flexible communication that reflects an understanding of autism and PDA.
• Following agreed support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Completing clear and accurate records following each shift.
• Working collaboratively with the family and Freedom Care team.
• Consistency and predictability are extremely important for this role.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Compassionate

Dependable

Driving licence

DBS check

Job description

FREEDOM CARE is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist a young adult with autism and a PDA profile in the Portsmouth area. The role focuses on building independence, safe travel, and meaningful activities within the community.

Shifts occur Fridays to Sundays (and possibly additional days). The position offers weekend availability, travel compensation, and full role-specific training in a supportive, values-driven team.