Residential Support Worker: Empower Autistic Youth

Ambitious about Autism; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitious about Autism is seeking Residential Support Workers in the UK to support autistic learners in residential settings and within the community. You will work under the guidance of the Care Management Team and Therapy Teams to help learners develop independence and social skills.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, maintaining care files, and supporting learners during community activities to build confidence and meaningful experiences.

Qualifications

• Ability to support learners with self-care and independence skills.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with self-care and independence skills including activities of daily living.
• Maintain up-to-date care files and documentation.
• Review communication and log books at the start of each shift and liaise with staff during handover.
• Establish supportive relationships with learners and promote emotional health and self-esteem.
• Accompany learners to community activities to build confidence and social experiences.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Ambitious about Autism is seeking Residential Support Workers in the UK to support autistic learners in residential settings and within the community. You will work under the guidance of the Care Management Team and Therapy Teams to help learners develop independence and social skills.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, maintaining care files, and supporting learners during community activities to build confidence and meaningful experiences.