Specialist Support Worker & Carer for teenager

MW; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider in London is seeking a Specialist Support Worker for an 18-year-old with epilepsy and autism. Responsibilities include providing 1:1 support, monitoring seizure activity, and administering emergency medication. Candidates should have experience with epilepsy or autism and strong communication skills. Competitive pay is offered, with £15 during training and £16 after three months, translating to £30,000+ per year for full-time roles.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Good working environment

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with complex health and behavioural needs preferred.
• Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe support to the teenager with complex epilepsy.
• Provide 1:1 support at home and in the community.
• Monitor and record seizure activity.

Skills

Experience working with people with epilepsy, autism, or learning disabilities

Excellent communication skills

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Good organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Specialist Support Worker – Epilepsy & Complex Needs. This is a full-time role supporting an 18-year-old disabled teenager with epilepsy, severe autism, and movement disorder, located in Finsbury Park.

The main duties of the role include delivering high-quality, safe support to the teenager with complex epilepsy and associated conditions, providing 1:1 support at home and in the community, monitoring and recording seizure activity, administering emergency medication, and responding calmly to incidents.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with people with epilepsy, autism, or learning disabilities, be able to remain calm in emergencies, and have excellent communication skills. A positive, reliable, and caring attitude, good organisational skills, and attention to detail are also essential.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with people with epilepsy, autism, or learning disabilities
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies and follow seizure management protocols
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A positive, reliable, and caring attitude
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Team player who can also work independently
• Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential
• DBS check required

Desirable

• Epilepsy or rescue medication training
• Experience working with individuals with complex health and behavioural needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and young people

We offer competitive pay, a good working environment, comprehensive induction, and ongoing training. The role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Type: Full-time & Part-time, Pay: £15 during training and £16 after 3 months. For full-time, £30,000+ per year.