Support Worker

Asa Recruitment; Ballingry; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 Refer a Friend scheme

£13.85 per hour

Job summary

ASA Recruitment are currently looking for experienced Support Workers to join a specialist autism service in Ballingry, supporting adults on a 2:1 basis. The role involves providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs and helping people live as independently as possible.

You'll work regular 12-hour day and night shifts, with a full UK driving licence essential. Pay is £13.85 per hour and there are opportunities for both full-time and part-time hours.

Qualifications

• 6+ months’ paid UK care/support experience
• Experience with autism is desirable
• Able to follow behaviour support plans and strategies

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support to adults with autism
• Support individuals with challenging behaviours
• Remain calm and professional during distress or crises
• Identify triggers and respond to behaviour changes
• Support emotional regulation and independence
• Assist with daily living skills
• Support personal care when required
• Accompany to appointments and activities
• Assist with shopping, household tasks and tenancy upkeep
• Complete accurate daily records and report concerns

Skills

Care experience

Calm demeanor

Behaviour support

Reliability

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

£13.85 per hour | Full-Time Hours | 12-Hour Shifts

Location: Ballingry, Fife
Pay: £13.85 per hour
Shifts: 8:00am-8:00pm / 8:00pm-8:00am
Hours: Full-time
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence essential

ASA Recruitment are currently looking for experienced Support Workers to join a specialist service in Ballingry supporting adults with autism on a 2:1 basis.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is confident supporting individuals with autism and behaviours that challenge, while helping people live as independently as possible and enjoy an active life within their local community.

The service has its own mobility cars, allowing the people you support to get out and about and take part in activities that are important to them.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs, preferences and goals.

• Providing 2:1 support to adults with autism
• Supporting individuals who may display behaviours that challenge
• Remaining calm, patient and professional during periods of distress, heightened behaviour or crisis, using agreed support strategies to maintain safety and provide reassurance
• Recognising triggers and responding appropriately to changes in behaviour
• Supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive outcomes
• Encouraging independence and developing daily living skills
• Supporting with personal care where required
• Accompanying individuals to appointments, activities and community events
• Supporting with shopping, household tasks and maintaining their tenancy
• Completing accurate daily records and reporting any concerns appropriately

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced in care or support work
• Calm, patient and compassionate
• Confident supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge
• Able to remain professional and consistent in challenging situations
• Reliable and committed to providing high-quality support
• At least 6 months’ paid UK care/support experience
• Experience supporting individuals with autism is desirable
• Confident following behaviour support plans and agreed strategies
• A full UK driving licence is essential

What ASA Can Offer You

• £13.85 per hour, Full-time or part-time hours
• Regular 12-hour day and night shifts
• Experience within a specialist autism service
• £250 Refer a Friend scheme

If you are an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.