Specialist Support Worker (BSL) — Complex Autism & Deafness in London inLondon PUBLISHED TUE 14 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Specialist Support Worker (BSL) — Complex Autism & Deafness Job details Posting date: 14 October 2025 Salary: £14.00 to £19.00 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 13 November 2025 Location: London, UK Remote working: On-site only Company: Urban Care Community Job type: Permanent Job reference: Specialist Support Worker (BSL) — Complex Autism & Deafness14102025 Apply for this job Summary Job Description: Specialist Support Worker (BSL) — Complex Autism & Deafness Urban Care Community Limited is an introductory company that connects Clients and Care Professionals to deliver cost-effective and better care. We are currently seeking a workforce requirement for a highly skilled and compassionate Specialist Support Worker who possesses experience and expertise in managing individuals with Autism, ADHD, profound Deafness, severe learning disability, visual impairment (nystagmus) and epilepsy. About Client : Client 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 2, Sch 9(1)). Other Benefits Level 2 / 3 Qualification in Health & Socia Care · 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. Apply If you’re passionate about enabling people to live safely and meaningfully in the community—and you have the BSL skills and PBS mindset to match—apply today and help us build a stable, specialist team for this transition. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Experience: Positive Behaviour Support: 1 year (required) learning disability, autism and behaviours: 1 year (required) Language: British Sign Language (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person