Carer/Support Worker/Personal Assistant

Overview:

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and proactive Personal Assistants/Support Workers to join a supportive, home-based team and support a young autistic man in Uckfield in a full-time role (35 hours per week).

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of an intelligent and engaging young man with autism, associated learning difficulties, and global developmental delay. He is pre-verbal and communicates using an AAC device, so patience, consistency, and a willingness to learn communication strategies are essential.

No prior care experience is required — full training and ongoing support will be provided.

About the role

You will support a young man in his home and local community with:

• Communication using an AAC device
• Building independence and daily living skills
• Emotional regulation and structured routines
• Community access and social activities
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Personal care support
• Supporting hobbies, games, walks, swimming, shopping, libraries, cafés, and more
• Following structured behavioural and eating protocols
• Creating a calm, safe, and engaging environment

This role requires someone who can work both independently and as part of a close-knit support team alongside family carers and other Personal Assistants.

Shift Pattern

Support is provided 7 days a week across daytime and evening hours.

Typical shifts are:

• Morning: 08:00 – 15:00
• Evening: 15:00 – 22:00

You will work 5 shifts a week, which includes evening and weekend working on a fair rolling rota basis, with weekends shared equally across the team.

Additional hours may also be available to cover annual leave and sickness.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Kind, patient, and dependable
• Calm and emotionally resilient
• Consistent and able to follow structured support plans
• Comfortable taking direction from mother
• Organised and able to use initiative
• Confident supporting someone in the community
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs
• Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary support team

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
• Capable of keeping up with an active, strong and fast young man.
• Non-smoker preferred (or willing not to smoke during shifts)

What We Offer

• Permanent contracted hours
• Full paid training
• Holiday pay
• Ongoing support and supervision
• Opportunities for additional hours
• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Meaningful long-term work where you can genuinely make a difference

Equality & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

To Apply

Please apply by with:

• with a short introduction about yourself
• any relevant experience/CV
• Your availability to interview

We would love to hear from caring, thoughtful individuals who are interested in building a positive, long-term working relationship.

Pay: From £16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person