Support Worker

Job Description

Support Worker

Salary: Pay rate £13.01 per hour

£27,060.80 based on 40 hours per week

Working Hours: Full time - Up to 40 hours per week

Service: Nexus Support Limited - Chelmsford

£300 Joining Bonus!

*PLEASE NOTE - A FULL UK DRIVERS LICENCE IS NEEDED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ROLE

Nexus Support Limited is a specialist provider working alongside people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Needs aged between 16 and 45 and their families in the South Essex area. 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care for an individual with autism. This role requires someone who understands the importance of structure, consistency and routine. Who can confidently support an individual with a well-established daily schedule.

Days will be spent supporting the person to live a life meaningful life.

We will provide opportunities to grow, develop new skills and to explore and enjoy new and established interests and experiences. This may include activities such as swimming, exercising and any preferred activities that individuals may wish to participate in within community settings and within their own home.

You will need to be available to work full-time hours supporting the person at home and within the community. Shifts patterns include earlies, lates, sleep in and alternate weekends.

Essential Requirements for the role

• A full UK manual driver’s license.
• Extensive experience supporting individuals with autism.
• Strong understanding of routines, sensory needs and behavioural support strategies.
• Ability to remain calm, patient and consistent in approach.
• Excellent communication, listening and observational skills.
• A compassionate, respectful and person-centred mindset with a caring attitude and a passion for supporting others. A motivation to see them achieve goals.
• A team player, able to work effectively with other colleagues. 
• Resilience to keep going at difficult times and the confidence to ask for support if needed.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people and complex related needs. 

It's mission is to empower those who we supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

 We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care Group

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing it team from within. 
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture. 
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy. 
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream enabling greater control over your finances.

At National Care Group, is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. 

Email - lyndsay@nationalcaregroup.com

Telephone - 01282 377912