Support Worker - Complex Additional Needs (2:1 Support)
Location: Lochgelly & Lochore area, Fife
Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm (30 hours per week)
Pay Rate: Competitive / Negotiable depending on experience
Shift Patterns:
- Day: 09:00 - 16:00
- Evening: 15:45 - 22:00
- Waking Night / Long Shifts: 16:00 - 09:00
About the Role
We are looking for dedicated, energetic, and resilient Support Workers to join an established specialist service supporting young adults with autism and complex additional support needs within the Lochgelly and Lochore area.
Operating on a 2:1 support ratio, you will play a pivotal role in enabling individuals to live active, fulfilling lives while safely managing daily routines, community outings, and sensory challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering consistent, person-centred 2:1 support to young adults with complex autism and communication needs.
- Proactively de-escalating heightened behaviours and managing emotional outbursts with calmness, empathy, and positive behaviour support techniques.
- Accompanying and actively participating with individuals during high-energy community activities (e.g., daily swimming, outdoor walks, sports, and social outings).
- Assisting with personal care, daily life skills, and promoting independence.
- Maintaining accurate, compliant records and shift handovers.
What We Are Looking For
- Driver Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for community access and activities).
- Experience: Demonstrable experience working with autism, learning disabilities, complex additional support needs, or challenging behaviours.
- Resilience: A calm, level-headed temperament with strong de-escalation skills and emotional resilience.
- Active Mindset: A hands-on, energetic approach-ideal candidates should be comfortable participating in regular, active routines such as swimming.
- Reliability: Flexibility to cover a variety of shift patterns across days, evenings, and waking nights.
Why Apply?
- Stable 30 hours per week with a direct pathway to permanent employment.
- Varied, rewarding work where no two days are the same.
- Supportive, structured team environment with specialised training provided.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced, active support worker ready to make a positive impact, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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