We're looking for Support Workers to join our specialist care teams supporting children and young people with complex needs.

We have three rewarding opportunities available, with the potential for the right candidate to support more than one young person, creating additional regular working hours.

1. Colchester - Support Worker for an 8-year-old boy

12 hours per week during term time | 16 hours during school holidays | £16 Gross per hour

We're looking for a Support Worker to support a young boy with autism, a rare genetic condition and associated complex needs.

He is non-verbal and requires support with personal care, safety awareness and enjoyable activities both at home and in the community.

He also has a feeding tube for prescribed nutrition, alongside eating solid foods. Relevant experience is desirable, and specialist training and competency assessment will be provided before undertaking any associated tasks.

The role is also about giving his family valuable respite while ensuring he enjoys stimulating, positive experiences.

• Term time: 3 × 4-hour sessions.
• School holidays: 4 × 4-hour sessions.
• Male and female applicants welcome.

1. Colchester - Support Worker for a 14-year-old girl

6 hours every Tuesday | Potential for additional hours | £16 Gross per hour

We're recruiting a patient, calm and experienced Support Worker for a young girl with autism, severe learning disabilities, ADHD, OCD and epilepsy.

She is non-verbal and communicates through gestures and pointing. Building trust is particularly important, and she needs someone who understands that a positive relationship may take several weeks to develop.

You'll provide personal care, engage her in appropriate activities and offer valuable support to her family.

• Initial introductions may involve shorter visits, with the full agreed six hours paid.
• Potential for additional hours as the package develops.
• Consistency, patience and relevant experience are essential.
• A male support worker has been requested for this package; suitability and any role-specific requirement will be assessed in accordance with equality legislation.

1. Billericay - Weekend Support Worker for a 17-year-old boy | £16 Gross per hour

6 hours every weekend

We're looking for an enthusiastic, positive Support Worker for a young man with autism, global developmental delay and sensory difficulties.

You'll need experience with autism and an understanding of intensive interaction, supporting him to engage in activities, develop independence and gain confidence in everyday tasks.

We're looking for someone who brings energy, patience and creativity to their work.

• Consistent six-hour weekend shift.
• Opportunities to support activities in the community.
• Experience of sensory needs and promoting independence essential.
• Female support worker preferred by the family; applications will be assessed fairly against the role requirements.

Please tell us which locations and packages interest you when applying.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.