Residential Support Worker for Autistic Learners

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ambitious about Autism in the Brighton area is seeking Residential Support Workers to assist autistic children and young people in our St. John's settings.

You will work under the Care Management Team and support learners in residential houses and in the community, helping with social and academic activities. As a Residential Support Worker, you will work under supervision and guidance of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check required

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration.
• Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate.
• At the start of each shift, reviewing communication and log books, and liaising with staff at handover to ensure learners' needs are well documented and addressed.
• Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships.
• Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances.

Job description

Ambitious about Autism in the Brighton area is seeking Residential Support Workers to assist autistic children and young people in our St. John's settings.

You will work under the Care Management Team and support learners in residential houses and in the community, helping with social and academic activities. As a Residential Support Worker, you will work under supervision and guidance of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams.