Living life to the fullest - Autistic young man seeks experienced, kind and enthusiastic Support Worker
If you're kind, calm and passionate about delivering high-quality support and want to make a difference in the life of someone with complex needs, in a job with a career path, we want to hear from you.
As a growing company ABAEL Care are looking for a skilled Support Worker to work with young men with autism, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and occasionally distressed behaviours, living independently in their own homes.
Variable hours contract. Tuesday, Weds, Thursday : 7am - 7pm and 1 or 2 days every other weekend. Average 30 hours per week on a rolling two week rota.
This role focuses on providing day time support at least one very active young man (with access to a car), including supporting with personal care and medication administration and following a detailed PBS Behaviour Support Plan closely.
You’ll be working within a strong team to create a safe, happy, structured, and calm environment, encouraging independence as well as delivering personalised care in line with his unique needs and preferences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting with leisure and work activities
- Promoting independence in daily living skills
- Providing high-quality, person-centred support
- Implementing a detailed Behavior Support Plan
- Working cohesively within a team
- Assisting with personal care, including washing and toileting.
- Administer and record medication in line with care plans and medication protocols.
- Support with epilepsy monitoring, including responding appropriately to seizures (if required) and ensuring safety at all times.
- Record and report any changes in health, behaviour, or wellbeing, and complete all relevant documentation.
- Ensure the environment remains calm, safe, and supportive
- Adhere strictly to all safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.
- Must be able to lone work
We’re looking for committed and flexible staff who:
- Have the necessary qualities to work with individuals with complex needs, including autism, epilepsy, and occasionally distressed behaviours.
- Are compassionate, calm, and resilient, especially during challenging situations.
- Are able to work independently, but also follow detailed support plans and have the skills to collaborate closely with the wider team.
- Are committed to promoting dignity, choice, and independence.
- Are physically and emotionally able to support someone with severe learning disabilities
- Are reliable and trustworthy
Essential Requirements:
- Must have robust experience working as a support worker with behaviors that challenge
- Must be able to drive due to rural location
- Must have right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided)
- Must be over 25 years old for driving insurance purposes.
- Must be able to drive a manual car
- Must be able to swim and bike ride
Desirable Experience:
- Knowledge and understanding of autism, epilepsy management, and challenging behaviour.
- Trained in medication administration, epilepsy awareness, and positive behaviour support (PBS)
Training and Support provided: Full induction training and ongoing professional development provided, including:
- BILD certified PMVA training
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Epilepsy Awareness and Buccal Administration
- Autism and LD Awareness
- Medication Administration
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- and many more CQC mandated courses
Safeguarding Statement
At ABAEL Care, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, safety, and rights of all individuals in our care. We believe that everyone has the right to live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Our safeguarding commitment is at the heart of our supported living service, ensuring a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for every person we support.
All applicants will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and detailed reference checks. This is a regulated activity with adults, and it is a criminal offence for a barred person to apply.
Equal Opportunities
ABAEL Care is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we strive to make our recruitment process fair, inclusive, and accessible.
Data Protection (GDPR)
All personal data provided during the recruitment process will be handled in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Your data will only be used for recruitment purposes.
How to Apply
Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role
Joining as a support worker will bring you:
- Fully paid comprehensive training
- Company Pension Scheme
- Fully funded DBS Checks (if applicable)
Pay: £15.50-£17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you over 25 years old (for driving insurance purposes)?
- Do you live within 45 mins commuting distance of IP26?
- Can you offer a flexible working pattern over a two week rolling rota?
- Do you work well in a team?
- Can you closely adhere to the implementation of Behavior Support Plans?
- Are you aware that this role is offering support and care in a client's own home?
- Are you confident in working with adults that can engage in distressed behaviors?
- Do you have a current Adults Enhanced DBS on the update service?
- Are you committed to a full time permanent position for the long term?
- Can you work 1 or 2 days every other weekend?
- Are you ready to take on a Team Coordinator PBS Lead role?
Experience:
- Support Work with Autistic Adults: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (Fluent reading, writing, spoken) (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Manual Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
