55 Best autism support worker Jobs in Egham (February 2026)

About the Role We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Support Workers to join our residential childcare team in Slough. You will be working with high-risk young people aged 11–17 who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or placement breakdowns. Our focus is on providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that promotes positive outcomes and long-term change. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping young people build trust, develop life skills, and achieve their potential through consistency, care, and positive role modelling. Location: Slough, Berkshire Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to children and young people within the home. Build trusting relationships to support young people in making positive choices and managing challenging behaviours. Implement individual care and behaviour management plans. Promote independence through life skills activities such as cooking, budgeting, and education engagement. Carry out domestic duties within the home, involving the children and young people where appropriate and plan, shop and prepare meals, ensuring they have a varied and well balanced diet. Support young people in attending school, appointments, and community activities. Maintain accurate and detailed daily records, reports, and incident logs in line with Ofsted and safeguarding requirements. Work collaboratively with colleagues, social workers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each young person. Safeguard the welfare of all young people in line with policies and procedures. Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings to continually develop practice. Requirements: Previous experience working with children or young people in a residential, education, or youth work community setting (essential). Understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment, and safeguarding principles. Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour professionally. Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills. Flexibility to work shifts (evenings and sleep-wakes), including weekends and bank holidays. Must be at least 21 years old. Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it. Enhanced DBS check required. What We Offer: Contract Type: Full-time and Part-time positions available Competitive hourly rate of £14 per hour. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training. Career development opportunities, including support to gain Level 3 Diploma or level 4 Diploma. Supportive and professional working environment. Opportunities for overtime and additional shifts. Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of given role How to Apply: If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and ready for a rewarding challenge, apply today by sending your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and availability Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Work Location: In person

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Match Options

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Match Options are currently recruiting for experienced Care Assistant/Support Worker around Reading and Surrounding Areas – Needed As soon as possible to support new clients... Person Specifications – Hold a current Enhanced DBS Require Care Mandatory care training (should be up to date) PMVA Qualification (prefered) National Insurance Number Eligibility to work in the UK X2 Proof of address Shifts: There is an opportunity to work as many hours as you want whilst still being flexible about what days/nights you work. Benefits of working for Match Options: Excellent Weekly pay – including holiday pay Rates £12.21 - £15 per hour depending when you work Flexible Hours to suit your need Full support from our management team Competitive Rates, paid weekly About Match options – Match Options is an Employment Business and Recruitment agency in the social and Healthcare industry. The company has an extensive branch network in the UK. The motto of the company is to match the Options available in the Social and health Temporary and Permanent employment sector for both the job seeker and the employer. Match Options has an ever growing list of Local and national contracts with prestigious clients like Housing Organisations, NHS, Local authorities, HM Prison Service and Private establishments such as BUPA, Four Seasons Healthcare, Priory Healthcare, Lookahead, Shaw Healthcare, H-One, Royal Mencap, Scope, etc Match Options also complies with the code of practice for DBS. We are also committed to the Code of Good Recruitment Practice, corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and also for NHS Employers. The company’s planned induction programme is managed by Healthcare professional trainers to ensure that staff understand and maintain the company’s high quality service. The follow up training and continuous appraisal scheme guarantees that staffs are updated with the latest techniques and practices that meet the Common Induction Standards (CIS) of skills for care. Salary : £12.21-£15 per hour depending when you work Job Location :Reading and Surrounding Areas We hope to hear from you soon. Job Types: Part-time, Temporary Work Location: In person

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