Evening/Weekend Support Worker for Autism & SEND

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

KTM Social Care provides person-centred support for children and young people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs across Essex, including Colchester. Our out-of-hours teams deliver tailored packages in home, hub and community settings.

We value therapeutic relationships, emotional wellbeing and community participation, with training and supervision provided. Driving is essential for mobile roles and flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND.
• Understand autism, learning disabilities and SEND.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support within community settings.
• Build positive and therapeutic relationships with children and young people.
• Support structured evening, weekend and holiday activities.
• Promote independence and life skills development.
• Record progress and observations using KTM systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Professional development

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Tools

KTM systems

Job description

KTM Social Care provides person-centred support for children and young people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs across Essex, including Colchester. Our out-of-hours teams deliver tailored packages in home, hub and community settings.

We value therapeutic relationships, emotional wellbeing and community participation, with training and supervision provided. Driving is essential for mobile roles and flexibility is required.