Support Worker - LD

Chosen Care Group is recruiting a specialist team to support a 22\-year\-old gentleman with Autism, ADHD, profound Deafness, severe learning disability, visual impairment (nystagmus) and epilepsy.

He only communicates using a small set of BSL signs and personalised gestures, benefits from visual supports/routines, follows a Halal diet, and currently requires 3:1 support (moving towards 2:1 in the community). The role involves skilled PBS\-led support for behaviours that may challenge (including aggression, self\-injury and smearing), seizure awareness, and sensitive personal care, with close collaboration with his family.

What you’ll do

· Use BSL and visual supports to deliver consistent, low\-arousal communication and routines.

· Provide PBS\-informed support, recognising early escalation signs and using agreed proactive/reactive strategies.

· Support personal care with dignity, including infection\-control measures when required.

· Enable safe community access within a 3:1 staffing model; follow travel and environmental risk plans.

· Administer/monitor medication as trained; follow epilepsy care plans.

· Record outcomes, incidents and daily notes accurately; liaise with family and MDT.

About you (Essential)

· BSL competence (Level 2 or equivalent) — essential.

· Proven experience with learning disability, autism and behaviours that may challenge (PBS practice).

· Calm, respectful and resilient; excellent boundaries; team player in high\-support settings (3:1/2:1).

· Willing to work a 24/7 rota including waking nights/weekends; reliable record\-keeping.

Desirable: Epilepsy and rescue\-meds training; MAPA/PMVA or equivalent; full UK driving licence (for community access).

Safeguarding & Dignity: Following risk assessment and to meet personal\-care/behavioural\-risk needs, we are recruiting a male\-only support team for this package (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Equality Act 2010, Sch 9(1)).

Why join Chosen Care Group

· Competitive pay with enhancements; mileage 45p/mile.

· Free uniform and Enhanced DBS; pension scheme.

· Paid training and career development

· Immediate start for experienced candidates with a valid DBS.