Support Worker - Driver Required - Wimbledon

Special People; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 3,900 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Special People is seeking a reliable Support Worker to provide 1:1 community support for a 20-year-old autistic young man with a PDA profile in Wimbledon. The role requires a driver and access to a car for local activities.

The position runs on Tuesdays, 10:00am-3:00pm (5 hours per week). You will help the client access the community, build confidence, and develop social skills toward greater independence with long-term consistency.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic young people.
• Driver with access to a car.
• Willingness to learn about PDA profiles.
• Reliable and able to commit long term.
• Available Tuesdays 10:00–15:00.

Responsibilities

• Plan and accompany days out in the community.
• Support social and life skills development.
• Encourage participation in hobbies and interests.
• Build confidence and independence.
• Provide 1:1 support in community settings.

Skills

Autism support

PDA awareness

Communication

Patience

Tools

Driver with car

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and engaging Support Worker to provide 1:1 community support to a 20-year-old autistic young man with a PDA profile.

Location

Shifts

Pay/Rate

Wimbledon, SW19

Tuesdays, 10:00am-3:00pm (5 hours per week)

£14.80 - £15.50 per hour (varies by assignment and experience)

About the Role

The successful candidate will support a bright and articulate young man to access the community, build confidence, develop social skills, and work towards greater independence. This is a long-term, ongoing package and consistency is important. Activities may include:

• Planning and enjoying days out in the community
• Supporting social and life skills development
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and interests
• Building confidence and independence
• Driver with access to a car
• Experience supporting autistic young people
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, PDA profiles
• Ability to balance encouragement with clear, respectful boundaries
• Reliable and able to commit long term
• Good sense of humour
• Interest in music and community-based activities
• Patient, engaging, and creative approach to support

Support Worker - Driver Required - Wimbledon London, England, GB