Young Persons Support Worker - North Lanarkshire

Aspire; Scotland; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shadowing

Mentoring

Employee-owned

Learning path

Cycle to work

Life cover

Job summary

Aspire is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist individuals in their own homes across Scotland. You will provide personal and clinical care, support with daily routines, and help young people with autism and challenging behaviours.

Experience is welcome, but a full induction and ongoing training are provided. You’ll be joining a values-led, employee-owned organisation that supports growth, with flexible shifts and opportunities to make a real difference every day.

Qualifications

• Experience is welcomed, but full induction and ongoing training are provided.
• What matters most is your ability to connect with people, empathy, and commitment to helping others.
• We’re looking for someone who is emotionally intelligent and a great listener, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young persons 1:1 in their home.
• Provide personal and clinical care.
• Dealing with complex needs including verbal and non verbal.
• Supporting young people with autism and challenging behaviour.
• Assist with medication, housing needs, appointments, and daily routines.
• Encourage social participation and independence.

Skills

Empathy and connection

Excellent listening

Calm under pressure

Reliable and self-motivated

Independent working

Right to work in the UK

UK Driving Licence

Flexible shift patterns

Job description

• Supporting young persons 1:1 in their home
• Provide personal and clinical care
• Dealing with complex needs including verbal and non verbal
• Supporting young people with autism and challenging behaviour
• Assist with medication, housing needs, appointments, and daily routines
• Encourage social participation and independence

Whether it’s helping someone feel confident in their own home or supporting them at a community event, you’ll play a vital role in helping people feel safe, empowered, and connected.

This role can involve lone working, with on‑call support available 24 hours a day.

What We’re Looking For

Experience is preferred but we provide a full induction and ongoing training. What matters most is your ability to connect with people, your empathy, and your commitment to helping others.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Emotionally intelligent and calm under pressure
• A great listener and communicator
• Reliable and self‑motivated
• Able to build trusting relationships
• Comfortable working independently

You’ll Need:

• Right to work in the UK (WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP)
• UK Driving Licence
• Access to your own car would be advantageous
• Flexibility to work shift patterns (day, evening, or weekend)

What You’ll Get in Return

• Full induction and ongoing mentoring
• Opportunity to shadow experienced support workers
• Employee-Owned Organisation – become a co‑owner
• Strong learning and development pathway
• Employee Discount Schemes & Referral Bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Paid holidays and competitive pay structure

Why Join Us?

At our core, we believe everyone deserves a chance to flourish. Our services are person‑centred, values‑led, and rooted in kindness, empowerment, and respect. As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to making a meaningful difference.