Senior Support Worker (PBS) Full Time NEW

Job post summary

Date posted: 27th April 2026

Pay: £29,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Senior Learning Support Worker – 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri)

Company: West Sussex Autism Community Interest Company (NHS Approved)

Location: Horsham Area, West Sussex

Salary: £29,000 – £31,000 (Full-Time Equivalent)

Hours: 30 Hours per week | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Sponsorship: Applicants must have UK Right to Work. We are unable to provide sponsorship currently.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a fulfilling senior role in autism support that fits around your life? West Sussex Autism CIC is a brand-new, NHS-backed service. We are looking for a Senior Learning Support professional to join our awesome, supportive team.

You will initially support one young male in a stunning private residential setting. The facilities are exceptional, featuring a swimming pool and extensive grounds used for gardening, woodland walks, and bespoke activity programs.

The Role

This is an active, “outdoorsy” role. You will work closely with the team to deliver person-centred development programs focused on:

• Vocational Skills: Preparing the service user for a trade, craft, or profession.
• Home Independence: Teaching daily living skills to promote self-reliance.
• Life Enrichment: Finding positive, fun ways to use time and build independence outside the home.
• Health & Wellbeing: Promoting physical fitness and mental health through community trips and specialist provisions.
• Social Skills: Helping the service user build and sustain positive relationships.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience in learning support or autism care.
• Training: Valid Proact-SCIP (or equivalent) is desirable. If not already obtained, training will be provided.
• Licence: A Full UK Driving Licence is essential (use of a car provided on duty).
• Skills: Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan fun, appropriate daily activities.
• Desired: PBS or ABA qualifications are a plus, but not essential.
• Attributes: This is an active role involving regular outdoor activities, including walking, gardening, community-based living. You will need to be able to be hands -on and willing to participate in physical activity. You will need to be able to use warmth, patience, and humour to build trust and positive relationships.

Why Join Us?

• Unbeatable Hours: A rare Monday–Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm schedule.
• Professional Growth: As a brand-new service, there is significant room to grow with the company as we expand.
• Stunning Work Environment: Work in a beautiful setting with a swimming pool and private woods.
• Career Development: We support continuing education and help you maintain professional certifications.
• Supervision: We believe supervision should be meaningful and mutually beneficial. It’s not just about guidance—it’s a space for you to share ideas, raise concerns, and have your voice heard. We encourage open, active participation so that supervision supports your development while also helping us grow and improve as a service. Clinical and operational supervision are provided to support your ongoing growth and professional development within PBS/ABA career pathways.