Specialist Support Worker - Autism & Learning Disabilities

Delphi Care Solutions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual attendance bonus

Meals provided on duty

Free on-site parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Nottingham, England, GB is seeking a Specialist Support Worker to assist adults with autism and learning disabilities in a residential setting. The role involves delivering person-centred care, supporting daily living activities, and following care plans.

This full-time position offers 42 hours per week across 12-hour day and night shifts, with weekends and bank holidays included. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience working within adult social care in the UK.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and behaviours of concern.
• Full UK driving licence and NVQ/RQF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to adults with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.
• Support daily living activities and personal development.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
• Assist service users to access activities and engage with the local community.
• Collaborate with colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Report changes in needs, behaviours or wellbeing.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and follow policies and procedures.
• Participate in training, supervision and team meetings.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Education

NVQ/RQF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Specialist Support Worker - Autism & Learning Disabilities Delphi Care Solutions Nottingham, England, GB

Specialist Support Worker - Autism & Learning Disabilities

Nottingham (NG8)
£13.49 - £14.40 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Permanent, Full-Time
42 Hours per Week
12-Hour Shifts (Days & Nights)

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the Role

Delphi Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a specialist residential service in Nottingham supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and behaviours of concern.

We are looking for experienced Support Workers who are confident supporting individuals with complex needs and who understand the importance of delivering consistent, person-centred care.

This is a full-time role working a mixture of day and night shifts on a rolling rota.

Main Duties

• Provide high-quality support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice, and wellbeing.
• Support individuals with daily living activities and personal development.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.
• Support service users to access activities and engage within the local community.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Report changes in needs, behaviours, or wellbeing.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and follow all policies and procedures.
• Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings.

Requirements

• At least 12 months' experience working within adult social care in the UK.
• Experience supporting individuals with:
• Autism
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Health Needs
• Behaviours of Concern
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work both day and night shifts.
• Right to work in the UK.
• NVQ/RQF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Full UK driving licence.

Hours

• Permanent full-time contract
• Average 42 hours per week
• 12-hour shifts
• 8am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am
• Includes weekends and bank holidays
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.49 - £14.40
• Annual attendance/performance-related bonus
• Meals provided whilst on duty
• Free on-site parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities

Pre-Employment Checks

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Employment references
• Right to work checks
• Safer recruitment procedures

No visa sponsorship is available for this role.