Experienced Autism Support Worker, Ref: SOLOECC
Location: Wanstead, E11 3RLHourly rate: £16 per hourHours per week: Part‑time (opportunity to increase)
About the role
You will support a young man who lives at home with his mother and has several complex medical conditions. He has left‑sided impaired vision and uses a cane in the community. He is warm and engaging, thrives on routine, reassurance and structured activity. He experiences sensory overload and emotional distress at times and requires calm, consistent and confident support to help him stay regulated and safe. The role will include supporting him at home and in the local community, providing personal care, meal preparation and medication administration. You will take direction from his mother and from professionals involved in his care.
About you
You are an experienced care worker with significant experience supporting clients in their own homes and in the community, both individually and as part of a team. You have a strong understanding of medication management and extensive experience supporting individuals with sensory processing disorder and autism. You are fit, active, enjoy the outdoors and have experience supporting individuals to access a variety of community activities such as swimming, music and community outings. You have a fun, flexible and adventurous spirit to help our client build independence and a safe, structured, meaningful life. Excellent communication skills and proven experience working with clients with complex health diagnoses, autism and sensory processing difficulties are essential.
Requirements
A full‑time, long‑term position requiring consistency, emotional maturity and commitment. Reliability and the ability to work as part of a small, trusted team in a 1‑to‑1 capacity are essential.
Hours
We are recruiting three support workers. Hours will be split between the team:
- 1:1 hours: Monday 10 am–5 pm, Tuesday 10 am–5 pm, Friday 10 am–5 pm
- 2:1 hours: Monday 11 am–5 pm, Tuesday 11 am–4 pm, Friday 11 am–5 pm
Hours are part‑time with an opportunity to increase over time.
Benefits
- 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro‑rata for part‑time positions)
- Company pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to scheme rules
- Cash‑back health plan after successful completion of the probation period
- Free training and development for all roles
Safer recruitment and safeguarding
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment offers are conditional pending satisfactory references. Solo Support Services recognises everyone’s right to be safe from abuse and neglect and promotes the safety, health and well‑being of all in care.
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