Live-In Support Worker: Daytime Care for Autism/LD

CTRC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY; Ilford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CTRC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY is seeking a dedicated Live-in Support Worker in the IG6 area to provide hands-on, person-centred support to an adult with autism, severe learning disabilities, epilepsy, and non-verbal communication needs.

The role involves daytime support in a 2:1 team, assisting with personal care, meals, daily living skills, and community activities. Applicants must have DBS check readiness and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with autism and severe learning disabilities.
• Non-verbal communication support using signing, Makaton or similar.
• Experience with epilepsy management and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care and Grooming: Providing appropriate assistance with personal hygiene and grooming while maintaining dignity, privacy and respect.
• Toileting Support: Providing prompting, checking and hygiene support when required.
• Dressing: Supporting appropriate clothing choices and ensuring clothing is suitable for the weather and daily activities.
• Meals and Food Safety: Preparing meals, promoting a healthy and balanced diet, and providing appropriate supervision in accordance with the individual's care and risk-management plans.
• Epilepsy and Medication: Administering medication in accordance with the care plan, monitoring health and wellbeing, and responding appropriately to seizures in line with the individual's epilepsy management plan.
• Daily Living Skills: Encouraging participation in everyday household activities and promoting independence wherever possible.
• Money and Communication: Providing appropriate support with everyday transactions and communication when required.
• Community Access and Activities: Supporting meaningful activities such as walks, cinema trips and other community-based activities.
• Community activities are supported on a 2:1 basis, meaning the Live-In Support Worker will work alongside another Support Worker for several hours during the day.

Skills

Autism support

Learning disabilities

Non-verbal communication

Epilepsy management

PBS

Personal care

Medication administration

Dignity and respect

Job description

CTRC COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY is seeking a dedicated Live-in Support Worker in the IG6 area to provide hands-on, person-centred support to an adult with autism, severe learning disabilities, epilepsy, and non-verbal communication needs.

The role involves daytime support in a 2:1 team, assisting with personal care, meals, daily living skills, and community activities. Applicants must have DBS check readiness and right to work in the UK.