Autism Support Worker Required for 20-year-old Autistic man (Ref 008883)


Company:	Surrey Independent Living Charity
Salary:	from £15 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Egham
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

Standard hourly rate : £15.00

Location: Egham

Hours: Every Tuesday 6.30am to 6.30pm (12 hours), and One Saturday per month 8.30am to 6.30pm (10 hours).

We are seeking a calm, patient, and proactive Autism Support Worker / Personal Assistant to support a 20-year-old autistic young man in building independence and daily-living skills. He is highly capable but experiences challenges with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.

The ideal candidate can think ahead, follow structured behaviour-support routines, and help him succeed without over-prompting.

Benefits:

As an employed personal assistant, you will be eligible for free membership to the Independent Living Group. Benefits include:

• Eligibility to sign up for the Blue Light Card for only £4.99 which gives you access to a large range of discounts across retail, leisure, and other services at companies nationwide

• Counselling helpline, legal helpline and personal financial support

• Shopping discounts platform

• My Mind Pal mental health app subscription

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 support using low-arousal / Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches.

• Follow clear safety and communication protocols (Zones of Regulation)

• Use task analysis and chaining to teach independent skills such as meal prep and washing up.

• Encourage expressive language and emotional self-regulation through consistent routines

• Record brief daily notes (task steps completed, Zones check, any incidents

• Collaborate closely with parent and external professionals to review progress

Essential requirements

• Proven success supporting autistic adults or older teens with behaviour of concern. • Confident using calm, structured responses and maintaining personal space in escalations. • Able to shrink tasks rather than complete them for the learner. Reliable, emotionally steady, and able to follow a written support plan. • Good written English for brief notes. • (Preferred) PBS, Studio 3, Team-Teach, or similar training; or Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

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