SEN Support Worker

UNICARE COMPLEX CARE SPECIALIST LTD; Worthing; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Driver with access to a vehicle

Job summary

UNICARE COMPLEX CARE SPECIALIST LTD in Worthing is seeking motivated Support Workers to assist children and young people with additional needs, including autism and learning difficulties. The role demands patience, reliability and strong relationship-building within professional boundaries.

You will work to person-centred plans, document care and report safeguarding concerns, while collaborating with families and professionals to support daily life skills.

Qualifications

• Direct experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Experience supporting autism.
• Experience supporting learning difficulties or learning disabilities.
• Experience supporting individuals who display behaviours that challenge.
• Enhanced DBS registered with Update Service (subject to employer checks).
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Confidence following safeguarding procedures and risk-management guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support based on the individual needs of the child or young person.
• Support children and young people with autism, learning difficulties/disabilities and additional needs.
• Support children who may display behaviours that challenge.
• Follow individual care, support, behaviour and risk-management plans.
• Use de-escalation and behaviour-support strategies.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and daily life skills.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Recognise, record and report safeguarding concerns in line with procedures.
• Complete clear and accurate records relating to support provided.
• Communicate with families and professionals involved in the child’s support.

Skills

Experience with children

Autism support

Learning difficulties

Behaviour support

Safeguarding procedures

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Job description

Location: Worthing

Pay: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour

Hours: Various Hours

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service essential | Driver with access to a vehicle

The role

We are recruiting experienced Support Workers to support children and young people with additional needs. We are specifically looking for people who already have experience working with children and young people with additional needs, and who are confident supporting children with autism / Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning difficulties and/or learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge.

This role requires someone who is calm, patient, reliable and able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries. Previous experience supporting children or young people is essential.

What you will be doing

• Providing person-centred support based on the individual needs of the child or young person.
• Supporting children and young people with autism, learning difficulties/disabilities and additional needs.
• Supporting children who may display behaviours that challenge.
• Following individual care, support, behaviour and risk-management plans relevant to the placement.
• Using agreed proactive, de-escalation and behaviour-support strategies.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation, positive engagement, independence and everyday life skills.
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Recognising, recording and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with organisational procedures.
• Completing clear and accurate records relating to support provided.
• Communicating appropriately with colleagues, families and professionals involved in the child's support.

Essential requirements

• Previous experience working directly with children or young people with additional needs.
• Experience supporting autism.
• Experience supporting learning difficulties and/or learning disabilities.
• Experience supporting individuals who display behaviours that challenge.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate that is currently registered with the DBS Update Service, subject to the employer confirming it is suitable for the specific role and completing its own checks.
• A driving licence that allows you to drive in the UK.
• Regular access to a vehicle for work.
• Confidence following safeguarding procedures, individual support plans and risk-management guidance.
• Reliability, patience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

The person we are looking for

We want to hear from experienced professionals who can provide consistent, respectful and person-centred support. You should be able to give clear examples of your previous experience and explain how you have supported children with autism, learning difficulties/disabilities and behaviours that challenge.