Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Waverley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive charity organization seeks a full-time Learning Support Assistant in Cranleigh, Surrey. The role involves assisting adults with autism in educational activities and providing necessary personal care. Ideal candidates should have experience in support work, a passion for helping others, and a driving license. This role offers a starting salary of £25,000 with opportunities for pay increases and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience with adults with autism and learning disabilities is essential.
• Willingness to complete personal care tasks when required.
• Ability to assist in educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults 18+ with autism in educational activities.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Ensure individuals have various opportunities for engagement.

Skills

Experience in Support Work or Education

Experience with challenging behaviour

Enthusiasm and passion

Sense of humour

Driving License

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience with adults with autism and learning disabilities? Are you keen to progress your career with fully funded qualifications? Are you looking for a Monday to Friday working pattern? Apply here!

I am working with a fantastic charity who support children and adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities with education and life skills.

Role details

I am looking to recruit Learning Support Assistant to work in a purpose-built adults educational day centre based in Cranleigh, Surrey. This is a Monday to Friday role, no weekends of sleep ins.

You would work with adults 18+ with Autism in the day centre, assisting them in the educational activities they participate in, provide personal care where required, ensure they have as many different opportunities as possible.

Salary and progression

The Learning Support Assistant is a permanent full time role paying £25,000 per annum starting with further pay increases for additional learning and a clear progression pathway.

Requirements

• Experience in Support Work or Education with people with learning disabilities, autism
• Experience working with challenging behaviour and be willing to complete personal care where required
• Enthusiasm, passion, sense of humour and drive to learn
• Driving License (Due to the location) or be able to get to Guildford for the shuttle bus

If you are looking for a Monday to Friday role working with Autism, apply here!