Intensive Support Worker

Autism Anglia; Peldon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programmes

Free counselling

Training & supervision

On-site parking

Blue Light Card discounts

Life cover

GP access

Bereavement counselling

Financial advice

Job summary

Autism Anglia is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for the Peldon Campus in Colchester, Essex, to help autistic adults and individuals with learning disabilities achieve life goals in a safe, supportive environment.

You will work as part of a team providing person-centred, outcome-focused support, assisting with daily living, activities, and transport to appointments. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, and safeguarding duties apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or similar in autism/learning disabilities.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Ability to support personal care, health, and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to provide person-centred, outcome-focused support.
• Maintain dignity, privacy and wellbeing; assist with personal care, health and hygiene.
• Support individuals in activities such as sport, leisure, cultural events, day trips and holidays.
• Drive clients to appointments and activities.
• Assist with communication, sensory support, or monitoring and interventions.
• Keep support plans, risk assessments and documentation accurate and up-to-date.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and raise concerns promptly.

Skills

Support worker experience

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Support Worker – Residential Services

Are you passionate about helping autistic adults and those with learning disabilities achieve their desired potential? Autism Anglia, a well-established independent charity, is looking for Support Workers to join our dedicated team at our Peldon Campus in Colchester, Essex.

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about helping autistic adults and those with learning disabilities achieve their desired potential? Autism Anglia, a well-established independent charity, is looking for Support Workers to join our dedicated team at our Peldon Campus in Colchester, Essex.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with individuals to help them develop life skills, achieve personal goals, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

This role requires a Full UK Manual Driving License in order to drive Autism Anglia cars.

For more information about our charity, visit www.autism-anglia.org.uk

Location

Peldon Campus, Church Road, Colchester, CO5 7PT

Salary

From £25,003.61 per annum (£12.96 per hour)

Hours

Full-time: 37 -39 hours per week (overtime available)

Please note, unfortunately we do not offer sponsorships and candidates must have the eligibility to work in the UK.

About The Role

• Work in partnership with the team to provide person-centred, outcome-focused support.
• Maintain the dignity, privacy, and wellbeing of each individual, assisting with personal care, health, and hygiene.
• Support individuals in a variety of activities, including sport, leisure, cultural and recreational events, day trips, and holidays.
• Driving the people we support to appointments and activities.
• Assist with communication, sensory support, or psychological monitoring and interventions.
• Ensure all support plans, risk assessments, and documentation are accurate, up-to-date, and reflective of individual needs.
• Follow Safeguarding procedures and act promptly on any concerns.

We Welcome Applications From Individuals Who

• Have experience as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), Carer, Senior Support Worker, or Team Leader, preferably with autism or learning disabilities.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Can identify and support the needs, wishes, and aspirations of individuals with communication needs.
• Are experienced in providing intensive behavioural support.
• Have strong communication skills and experience coordinating activities in the local area.

Most importantly, we are looking for individuals with compassion, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering others.

Benefits & Support

• Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support
• Free counselling service
• Comprehensive training and supervision
• Free on-site parkingExclusive discounts with major retailers, restaurants & more via the Blue Light Card
• A supportive and accessible leadership team, always available for guidance and assistance
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Bereavement counselling
• Probate helpline
• Staff dental support
• Life cover
• Independent financial advice

Commitment to Diversity

Autism Anglia is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates where needed.

Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For all enhanced DBS roles, we are permitted to seek access to spent convictions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013).