Support Worker Millbrook

Autism Bedfordshire; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Autism Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Support Worker to provide direct support to children and young people accessing their services. Responsibilities include assisting with scheduled activities, promoting safeguarding, and engaging with families. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable individuals, good communication skills, and relevant training in childcare or social care. This role requires adherence to health and safety responsibilities and a supportive attitude. Applications can be sent to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experiences working with vulnerable individuals or children is essential.
• You should have knowledge of health & safety responsibilities.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and families in our care based on direction from senior staff.
• Assist with the delivery and clear‑down of scheduled activities.
• Engage in activities with young people.

Skills

Experience working with children

Understanding of safeguarding

Good communication and teamwork skills

Supportive approach

Experience supporting autistic individuals

Education

Relevant qualifications or training in childcare, education, health or social care

First Aid and safeguarding training

Job description

Part-Time: alternate Wednesday evenings- 6pm-9pm (term time only)

Autism Bedfordshire is a charity dedicated to creating a world where autistic people are accepted, understood, and celebrated for who they are. We believe that autism is a natural part of human diversity, and that society is stronger when it embraces neurodivergent voices and perspectives.

The Support Worker role involves providing direct support to children, young people and individuals accessing Autism Bedfordshire services. Under the guidance of the Senior Team Leader and Team Leaders, the Support Worker assists with the safe delivery of scheduled activities, ensuring the health, safety, welfare and positive experience of individuals in our care.

Key responsibilities

• Support the individuals and families in our care, following direction from the Senior Team Leader and Team Leaders.
• Assist with the set-up, delivery and clear‑down of scheduled activities.
• Facilitate and engage in activities with our young people and families.
• Promote safeguarding and report concerns to the Safeguarding Officer.

About you

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety responsibilities.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and guidance.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Professional, reliable and supportive approach.
• Experience supporting autistic individuals.
• Relevant qualifications or training in childcare, education, health or social care.
• First Aid and safeguarding training.

About the role

• Carry out all duties in line with Autism Bedfordshire’s Policies and Procedures, Activity Programmes, Risk Assessments, Measurable Outcome Plans and Behaviour Management Strategies.
• Ensure duties are carried out to a high standard to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of individuals at all times.
• Maintain professional conduct and appropriate attire at all times.
• Take responsibility for accessing appropriate welfare breaks and report any concerns.
• Identify and communicate professional development needs.
• Report concerns regarding duties or service delivery to senior staff.

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application. Please download the application form below and send it to [e-mail].

Confidentiality and Data Protection

All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and to the general public. All staff are required to adhere to the regulations regarding the Data Protection Act 1998.

Safeguarding

Autism Bedfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in its care. The Development Officer is often required to be the named officer for groups they are overseeing and attend relevant training.

To ensure that this is achieved we expect all employees to share this commitment and staff working with these vulnerable groups will be recruited and selected in line with safer recruitment policies and practices including the completion of DBS check.

Equal opportunities and diversity

Autism Bedfordshire is an equal opportunities employer. The aims of the equal opportunities policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, religion or any disability nor disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.