Autism Community Care & Support Worker

Vacancy: Community Autism Support Worker

Full‑time, part‑time and casual positions available.

Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum or £13.53 per hour.

Location: Derbyshire Area – Chesterfield, Derby and Ripley.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of professional care and practice for service users, providing appropriate attention to independent living, physical, cultural, social, learning, vocational aspiration, recreational and emotional needs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the setting, mindful of IPC measures.
• Develop positive working relationships with service users, families and team members, knowing own limitations and seeking support when required.
• Familiarise with Autism East Midlands systems and processes for high standards of care and support.
• Maintain up‑to‑date, secure, confidential records in compliance with GDPR.
• Liaise professionally with families, the clinical team and external agencies, and record appropriately.
• Use and extend knowledge of autism in practice.
• Integrate CALM and Positive Behaviour Support into service practice.
• Complete all elements of the Care Certificate and mandatory training.
• Access and log incidents in internal IT and reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with service finance procedures.
• Work flexibly as required by the rota, contract terms and managerial direction.
• Communicate effectively within the team to maintain continuity of care.
• Develop understanding of communication methods of those supported in the service.
• Work safely, following individual support plans, risk assessments and company policies.
• Provide personal care when required and support according to individual plans.
• Adhere to the Autism East Midlands Code of Conduct.

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Fully financed Care Certificate for career progression
• Paid job‑related qualifications during employment
• Free initial DBS check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme worth £500
• Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity / paternity / adoption leave

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification and are eligible for the scheme, we guarantee an interview.

Successful applicants will need an Enhanced DBS check; the cost will be paid by Autism East Midlands. An annual DBS update service costs £13 per year. Evidence of Right to Work in the UK will be required.

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