Support Worker

FreedomCare

. Provide familiar, consistent support to the same young person and family over time .

Posted 9/24/2026part-timeRemote • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a patient and caring approach in supporting children and young people with neurodiverse needs, including autism and ADHD, while maintaining accurate records and effective communication. Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to complete mandatory training and background checks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Experience Supporting Children With Neurodiverse NeedsPersonal Care SupportGood Communication SkillsFull UK Driving LicenceLevel 3 Qualification In Health And Social Care

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Hard Skills

Experience Supporting Children With Complex NeedsMedication SupportRecord KeepingExperience In A Special SchoolUsing PECSUsing Makaton

Soft Skills

Patient ApproachCaring AttitudeReliableResilientAbility To Build Positive Relationships

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced DBS CheckRegistration With The DBS Update Service

Industry Keywords

Neurodiverse NeedsAutismADHDPDALearning Disabilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide familiar, consistent support to the same young person and family over time
Learn and follow the young person’s routines, interests, needs and individual communication methods
Support community activities, including swimming
Transport the child in your own car
Work every session on a 2:1 basis alongside another support worker
Support personal care and medication tasks when appropriately trained
Maintain accurate records
Work Saturdays, Sundays or both, with possible school holiday sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Reliable availability at least one weekend in two, on a Saturday, Sunday or both
At least 2 years’ experience supporting children and young people with neurodiverse needs, including experience relevant to autism, ADHD, PDA or learning disabilities
Experience supporting children with complex needs and behaviours of concern
Patient approach recognising behaviour as communication, including ways pre-verbal or non-verbal children may express their needs
Experience providing personal care and supporting with medication, or willingness to complete relevant training before undertaking these tasks
Caring, reliable and resilient approach, with ability to build a positive, consistent relationship with the child and family
Good communication skills and ability to maintain accurate records
Full UK driving licence, access to a suitable vehicle and appropriate insurance for transporting a child
Willingness to complete mandatory training, the appropriate Enhanced DBS check and registration with the DBS Update Service
Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent is preferred but not essential
Experience in a special school, or using PECS or Makaton, would be welcome

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full training and shadow shifts provided
Travel time beyond the first 30 minutes each way paid at £14.25 per hour
Mileage beyond the first 15 miles each way paid at 45p per mile
Journeys with a child in your vehicle paid at 45p per mile