Greater Manchester Area
£16 per hour
Ongoing Support Package
We are currently recruiting compassionate and experienced Outreach Support Workers to provide
2:1 support for a young person with complex additional needs within the community and home environment.
This rewarding role involves supporting a non-verbal young person with learning disabilities, sensory needs, and epilepsy through structured activities, community access, and person-centred support.
Role Responsibilities
- Providing safe 2:1 community outreach support
- Supporting sensory-based and physical activities
- Promoting emotional wellbeing and engagement
- Supporting personal care and daily living needs
- Monitoring wellbeing and responding appropriately to health or behavioural needs
- Following safeguarding, risk management, and behaviour support procedures
- Building positive and trusting relationships
Ideal Candidate
- Experience supporting young people with complex needs
- Understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and sensory processing needs
- Epilepsy awareness and seizure management knowledge
- Experience with non-verbal communication approaches
- Calm, patient, and reliable approach
- Comfortable working within a 2:1 support package
Activities May Include
- Park visits and outdoor walks
- Music and movement activities
- Jump/physical activity centres
- Community outings
Working Hours
Saturdays & Sundays
Additional hours may be available during school holidays.
The young person requires constant supervision due to limited awareness of danger and complex health needs. Consistency, safeguarding awareness, and a person-centred approach are essential.
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