Support Worker Jobs

Job Summary

The Support Worker will be responsible for providing personalised support and care to enable the people we support to have choices in the way they live, work, and learn. To support ABAEL Care in providing high standards of support to enhance quality of life, in particular promoting independence in all aspects of daily life.

Note: Duties will be tailored to each individual’s needs and may vary.

Responsibilities

Personal Support

• Develop trusting relationships, promoting self-esteem and emotional health.
• Respect privacy, dignity, and individuality.
• Encourage choice, autonomy, and involvement in decision-making.
• Ensure safe living environments and care of personal belongings.
• Support social activities and community involvement.
• Assist with domestic tasks and personal care respectfully.
• Promote healthy living and facilitate health appointments.
• Support with training, employment, and medication management.

Support Planning

• Assist in developing and maintaining support plans.
• Complete daily records professionally.
• Liaise with team and external stakeholders to enhance care.
• Contribute ideas and encourage person-centred support.
• Support people with changing needs and behaviours positively.

Financial

• Support with benefits, banking, and tenancy understanding.
• Accurately record expenditures and maintain records.

Communication & Teamwork

• Participate in meetings, training, and development sessions.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Assist with rota planning and maintain confidentiality.

Policies, Procedures & Good Practice

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and reporting guidelines.
• Maintain safe practices and report health and safety concerns.
• Support infection control and promote equality of opportunity.

General

• Act professionally and take initiative in emergencies.
• Stay current with training and attend required sessions.
• Adapt to changing needs and maintain high home standards.
• Uphold ABAEL Care’s values and perform reasonable additional tasks.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

• Friendly, patient, kind, and resilient
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Adheres to policies, confident in lone working and decision-making

Requirements

• Experience with ASD/LD desirable; behaviour management essential
• Physically able; driver’s license and transport desirable
• Basic English and Math required
• Flexible to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

ABAEL Care’s Vision

Our vision is a future where every adult with autism, epilepsy, or learning disabilities has the right support to live an empowered, valued, and connected life in their own home—with dignity, independence, and choice.

ABAEL Care aims to be a beacon of excellence in community-based care, recognised for:

• Co-producing care pathways that celebrate individuality and neurodiversity
• Embedding PBS and autism-informed practices
• Reducing health inequalities through culturally competent services
• Aligning with CQC’s Single Assessment Framework and evidence categories

We collaborate with health and social care partners to support inclusive, responsive, and resilient systems across the regions we serve.

Application

If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Dr Catherine Wild on Tel: 07397 936006 or send your CV and a covering email to [email protected].

ABAEL Care is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. However this does not mean that all convictions will exclude you from working for us. We will assess any convictions on an individual basis all DBS applications will be paid for by ABAEL Care.