Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Derby

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £12.82 ph.

Job Description: Career Teachers are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Autism Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with young people with ASD, providing personalised support to help them develop essential life skills, enhance their social interactions, and achieve their personal goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to young people with ASD.
• Develop and implement individualised support plans.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care where required.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities to promote social skills and community involvement.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive support.
• Monitor and document progress, adjusting support plans as needed.
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting children and young people with ASD or other developmental disabilities in a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting young people with ASD.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their current CV , or call today!

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Benefits of working with Career Teachers

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal.

These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.