Support Worker – Weekends

FreedomCare

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

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supporting children and young people with neurodiverse needs, including autism and ADHD, while providing personal care and medication support. Maintains accurate records and builds positive relationships with families through effective communication and a patient approach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Experience Supporting Neurodiverse ChildrenPersonal Care and Medication SupportFull UK Driving LicenceGood Communication SkillsLevel 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care

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Hard Skills

Supporting Children with Complex NeedsMaintaining Accurate RecordsTransporting ChildrenUsing PECSUsing Makaton

Soft Skills

Patient ApproachCaring and ReliableResilientBuilding Positive Relationships

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced DBS CheckRegistration with DBS Update Service

Industry Keywords

Neurodiverse NeedsAutismADHDPDALearning Disabilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide consistent, thoughtful support to the same young person and family over time
Learn and respond to the young person’s personality, routines, needs and individual communication methods
Support community activities
Transport a child in your own car
Provide personal care and medication support when trained
Work every session on a 2:1 basis alongside another support worker
Maintain accurate records
Attend weekend and potentially school holiday support 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
A patient approach that recognises behaviour as communication, including the different 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
A caring, reliable and resilient approach, with the ability to build a positive, consistent relationship with the child and family
Good communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
A 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
A 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 also be welcome

Benefits

Comp & perks

£18 per hour for weekday sessions
Medication training provided
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