Support Worker – Children’s Summer Activity Scheme (Temporary – Summer 2026)

Position: Support Worker – Children’s Summer Activity Scheme (Temporary – Summer 2026)

Location: Bedford & Luton, Bedfordshire
Department: Children’s Services
Reports to: Senior Team Leader & Team Leaders
Contract: Summer Scheme Activity (Temporary)
Closing Date: 30 th April 2026 (Please note Autism Bedfordshire reserves the right to fill the position before the closing date)

About Us

Autism Bedfordshire is a charity dedicated to creating a world where autistic people are accepted, understood and celebrated for who they are. We believe autism is a natural part of human diversity, and that society is stronger when neurodivergent voices and perspectives are embraced.

Our Summer Activity Schemes in Bedford and Luton provide engaging onsite and community-based experiences for autistic children and young people aged 3–17. Each scheme is carefully designed to meet a wide range of needs, abilities and interests in a safe, structured and supportive environment.

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate Support Workers to provide dedicated 1:1 support to children and young people attending our Summer Activity Schemes.

You will work under the guidance of Senior Team Leaders and Team Leaders to ensure every child has a safe, enjoyable and positive experience. This is a hands-on role where you will support participation in activities, promote wellbeing, and help create an inclusive and engaging environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting autistic children and young people and want to make a meaningful difference during the summer period.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to an allocated child or young person
• Ensure their health, safety, welfare and individual needs are met at all times
• Support the safe delivery of structured onsite and community-based activities
• Assist with activity set-up and clear-down
• Accurately record arrivals, departures and fire register information
• Follow risk assessments, behaviour strategies and measurable outcome plans
• Promote social, emotional and communication development
• Maintain professional conduct and appropriate boundaries
• Liaise appropriately with parents/carers when required
• Report safeguarding, health & safety, or welfare concerns immediately

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives
• Gain valuable experience in children’s services and SEND support
• Work in a supportive and values-driven organisation
• Be part of an inclusive team that celebrates neurodiversity

If you are passionate about supporting autistic children and young people and want a rewarding summer role where every day makes a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please download an application form below and send to recruitment@autismbeds.org.

Application Form Guidance Notes

Confidentiality and Data Protection: All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and to the general public.  All staff are required to adhere to the regulations regarding the Data Protection Act 1998.

Safeguarding: Autism Bedfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in its care. The Development Officer is often required to be the named officer for groups they are overseeing and attend relevant training.

To ensure that this is achieved we expect all employees to share this commitment and staff working with these vulnerable groups will be recruited and selected in line with safer recruitment policies and practices including the completion of DBS check.

Equal opportunities and diversity: Autism Bedfordshire is an equal opportunities employer. The aims of the equal opportunities policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, religion or any disability nor disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.