Specialist Support Worker & Carer for teenager

MW; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider in London seeks a compassionate Specialist Support Worker to assist a disabled teenager with epilepsy and complex needs. This role involves delivering safe, high-quality support, monitoring health conditions, and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have experience with similar conditions and strong communication skills, and will enjoy competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Supportive team culture

Bank holiday double pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with epilepsy, autism, or learning disabilities.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and follow seizure protocols.
• Caring and empathetic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support to the teenager with epilepsy.
• Monitor and record seizure activity and administer emergency medication.
• Support the teenager to achieve set goals.

Skills

Experience with epilepsy and autism

Excellent communication skills

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Courses in Psychology, nursing, or social care

Job description

Overview

Specialist Support Worker – Epilepsy & Complex Needs. Full Time – 18 year old friendly disabled teenager with epilepsy, severe autism and movement disorder. Location: At home with his family in Finsbury Park. An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our Specialist Epilepsy Support Team.

Main Duties of the Role

• Deliver high-quality, safe support to the teenager with complex epilepsy and associated conditions.
• Provide 1:1 support at home and in the community. Both day shifts and waking night shifts.
• Monitor and record seizure activity, administer emergency medication in line with training, and respond calmly to incidents.
• Support the teenager to achieve set goals, follow behavioural program.
• Communicate effectively with family, colleagues, Aba Consultant and health professionals to ensure consistent, person-centred care.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), contributing to care planning, risk management, and safeguarding.
• Promote dignity, respect, and inclusion at all times.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working with people with epilepsy, autism or learning disabilities (as a carer, support worker, or volunteer) as well as associated health conditions and needs (bowel care and urinary care).
• 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.

Desirable:

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

About You

We are looking for people who are:

• Caring and empathetic – putting the individual first.
• Professional and reliable – able to take responsibility for the safety of vulnerable people.
• Resilient and resourceful – confident in handling challenging situations.
• Innovative and proactive – bringing ideas to improve the lives of those we support.
• Ideally have studied something related or are planning to study related field (Psychology, nursing, social care etc).

Why apply

• Competitive pay and good working environment.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (including epilepsy, autism, and related care needs).
• Supportive team culture with regular supervision, access to training resources.

Additional Information

This role is full-time but can be part time and ideally on a self-employed basis. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply Now. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dedicated, specialist team, we would love to hear from you. Please make sure to let us know the reason you feel you are suited for this position and let us know about relevant experience as well. Please send your CV and a short covering letter.

Job Type: Full-time & Part Time. Pay: £15 during training and £16 after 3 months. For full time £30.000 + per year.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £15 – £16 hourly
Benefits: Bank holiday double pay

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