Experienced, Female, Support Worker to provide 1:1 care for a 24-year-old man with complex needs

Special People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services organization in London is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide 1:1 care for a young man with Autism and ADHD. The role involves offering person-centred support at home and in the community, assisting with independent living skills, and participating in recreational activities. Candidates should have experience working with similar individuals and be confident swimmers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting adults with Autism and ADHD.
• PBS trained or willing to undertake training.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a wider care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, person-centred support at home and in the community.
• Escort to and from school via taxi.
• Support the development and maintenance of independent living skills.

Skills

Support for individuals with Autism

Support for individuals with ADHD

Swimming

Collaboration skills

Emotional attunement

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Support Worker to provide 1:1 care for a 24-year-old man with Autism, ADHD, and complex needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by offering consistent support at home, during school transport, and in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, person-centred support at home and in the community
• Escort to and from school via taxi
• Support the development and maintenance of independent living skills
• Assist with managing clinical anxiety and sensory processing needs
• Accompany to weekly swimming sessions (must be a confident swimmer)
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities
• Complete daily activity records and support planning

About the Individual

• Has a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD
• Experiences audio sensory delay (3–4 seconds to process spoken language)
• Is learning to self-manage clinical anxiety
• Requires physiotherapy and benefits from weekly swimming
• Lives with Trichotillomania and mild scoliosis
• Has a strong dislike of injections and blood tests

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting adults with Autism and ADHD
• PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) trained or willing to undertake training
• Confident swimmer – able to provide support in the water
• Skilled in supporting individuals with sensory processing difficulties
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a wider care team
• Patient, respectful, and emotionally attuned to individual needs