Support Worker

Continuity of Care Services; Sevington; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Continuity of Care Services is seeking a calm and gentle Support Worker to provide consistent, person-centred support to a young woman with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Epilepsy, and complex communication needs. The role focuses on community-based support, building trust, and helping her engage in daily activities and social interests.

A valid UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential. You will need empathy, strong boundaries, and a patient, reassuring approach to reduce

Qualifications

• Previous experience in community support or social services.
• Previous experience with people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Epilepsy.
• Previous experience with specific communication needs related to Autism.
• Able to think on your feet and plan ahead.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own car and business insurance (essential)
• You must be eligible to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in community settings.
• Support client to access everyday activities and wider community.
• Help client build confidence and independence over time.
• Maintain a calm, reassuring and respectful approach.

Skills

Driving

Calm and patient demeanor

Empathy and trust-building

Community-based support

Job description

Continuity of Care Services is looking for a calm and gentle Support Worker to provide consistent, person-centred support to a young woman with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Epilepsy, complex communication needs, sensory sensitivities and significant anxiety.

This is a role where personality and approach are particularly important. We are looking for someone who can take the time to build a trusting relationship, understand an individuals unique way of communicating and provide support in a calm, reassuring and encouraging manner.

The successful support worker will support the client to enjoy everyday activities, access the wider community, pursue her interests and gradually develop her confidence and independence. She is a warm, engaging and very articulate young woman who enjoys companionship and interaction. She has complex communication needs. She therefore needs somebody who will listen carefully, allow her time to process information and get to know her sufficiently well to recognise the meaning behind her communication rather than relying solely upon the words she uses. She is also very sensitive to laughter and may perceive laughter as being directed towards her even when this is not the intention. This can cause genuine distress. The successful person will need to understand this sensitivity and respond with kindness and reassurance rather than dismissing her concerns. Music is extremely important to her. She loves listening to music, enjoys cinema, animation, Disney and DreamWorks films, sensory activities and experiences.

The role will primarily involve providing support within community settings. As you will be required to transport the client in your own vehicle, it is essential that you are a confident, calm, and responsible driver.

• Previous experience in community support or social services.
• Previous experience working with people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Epilepsy.
• Previous experience with working with people with specific communication needs related to Autism.
• Able to think on your feet and plan ahead.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own car and business insurance (essential)
• Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship

Experience is important, but for this particular role, the right personality and approach are equally important. We are looking for someone who is emotionally aware and able to build a safe, trusting and positive relationship.

Above all, you will be calm, gentle, patient and relaxed, with a consistent and reassuring approach. Consistency is particularly important, as building trust takes time.

Hourly Rate: £15.62 plus mileage reimbursement at 35p per mile

Hours of work: 09:30am - 15:30pm, 2-3 days per week, with Fridays being a required working day