Support worker

Pay: Up to £31,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Autism Support Worker – Horsham
Location: Horsham, West Sussex (Must be able to commute reliably)
Salary: Competitive (Based on Experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Sponsorship: We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Applicants must have existing UK right to work and local UK experience.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a caring, active, and reliable Support Worker to join a fantastic private team. You will be supporting a 22-year-old autistic, non-verbal young man within his own private residential setting.
This is a fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference. You will join a supportive, fun-loving team that prioritises the client’s happiness, independence, and life enrichment.
The Package & Career Development
We are committed to your professional growth. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer:
• Fully Funded Training: Including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), NVQs in Health & Social Care, or Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) training with BACB accreditation.
• Extensive Shadowing: Full client-specific training and shadowing with established staff before any solo shifts.
• Waking Night Perks: One night shift per week (13 hrs) paid as a full waking night, even if the client is sleeping.
• Transport: Use of a car while on duty.
Key Responsibilities
• Active Support: Organising and participating in fun community trips, specialist provisions, and physical activities.
• Daily Life: Assisting with school runs, drives, personal care, and developing vital self-help skills.
• Independence: Encouraging the client to lead an enriched, independent life.
Requirements (Strict Criteria)
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experiencespecifically in Autism support (older children or adults).
• Licence: A Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Location: You must live within a reliable commuting distance of Horsham.
• Personal Traits: You should be fit, healthy, and have a great sense of humour.
• Work Rights: You must have UK work experience. No sponsorship is available.
Hours & Flexibility
• Full-Time: Average 40 hours per week (Fully negotiable/flexible for the right person).
• Part-Time: Hours are as flexible as needed to fit our small team.
• Shift Patterns: Includes daytime, school holidays, and one 13-hour night shift per week.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Working with people with autism: 2 years (required)

Language:

• fluent english (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person