Health Care Assistant/Support Worker

Our client, based in Islington, North London, is seeking a smart, humble, and compassionate male Care Assistant with experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Applicants residing locally are preferred as there is short shifts/early starts required!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalised support to a young person with learning disabilities and autism.
• Escort client to and from school and accompany to local community activities (e.g., swimming, library).
• Encourage engagement in meaningful activities and promote social inclusion.
• Assist with personal care, including oral hygiene and general hygiene maintenance.
• Perform light domestic duties to maintain a clean and safe home environment.
• Support behaviour that may challenge, applying a calm and professional approach.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow all relevant care plans and policies.
• Participate in team handovers and ensure punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Adhere to safeguarding protocols and support the client’s safety and wellbeing.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of professional care experience, particularly with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Proactive with strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, including familiarity with communication tools like PECS.
• Compassionate, respectful, and dependable in delivering care.
• Understanding of and ability to manage behaviours that challenge.
• Ability to organise and lead engaging activities tailored to the client’s needs.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with families and professionals.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development.

Additional Information:

• Enhanced DBS check and professional references will be required prior to employment.
• Flexibility to work morning, afternoon, and night shifts as part of a rota.
• Applicants must demonstrate a caring nature and a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Willing to do short Calls potentially mornings (Mon -Fri) AM, and weekends (AM & PM)?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• care, especially in Autism: 1 year (required)

Language:

• any other language(s) (preferred)
• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Relevant Care Qualification/NVQ (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person