Senior Primary Support Staff

Employment Details

Department: Training Academy

Base Location: Kolkata/Sirakol, with travel to home settings and other locations as deputed

Experience: Freshers welcome

Type: 4-month paid training period, leading to full-time employment on confirmation

Compensation: ₹10,000 per month during the 4-month training period; CTC ₹3.60 LPA on confirmation

Accommodation: Subsidised accommodation available after training

Role Overview

India Autism Center (IAC) is looking for Senior Primary Support Staff to provide safe, dignified, person-centred care to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Autism at Samaavesh, our residential facility. You will support residents across the lifespan, from young people to older adults, in their daily living, well-being, independence and quality of life.

You will begin with a structured 4-month paid training period at the Training Academy, where you build the skills, knowledge and confidence for residential care under close professional supervision. On successful completion, you will move into a full-time role as part of the care team.

Your Pathway

Months 1-4: Paid Pre-placement Training

• Structured theory and practical training in autism, ID, communication and safeguarding.
• Regular assessment and feedback on your progress.

On Confirmation: Full-Time Role

• Delivering care through independent support plans is an integral part of the 24/7 shift roster.
• Home-based support, where required.
• Ongoing progression and upskilling.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Living Support: Support individuals with ID and Autism in personal care, hygiene, eating, dressing and other daily routines, promoting dignity, safety and independence.
• Geriatric Care: Provide age-appropriate care and support to elderly parents of individuals with Autism, addressing their daily living, health, safety, and well-being needs.
• Companionship and Engagement: Provide emotional support and enable participation in daily routines and meaningful activities.
• Safety and Well-being: Follow care, hygiene, and safeguarding protocols. Observe and promptly report any health, behavioural, emotional, or safety concerns.
• Shift Continuity: Ensure seamless 24/7 care through clear handovers, accurate documentation, and coordination with colleagues.
• Professional Collaboration: Implement individualised support plans under professional supervision, maintain confidentiality, and complete all required training.
• Home-Based Support: Travel to home settings and other locations as deputed by IAC, providing care and assistance in line with individual care plans and organisational protocols.

Key Outcomes

• Quality of Care: Safe, respectful and individualised support, consistently delivered in line with care plans and protocols.
• Independence and Participation: Growing participation and independence in daily routines, according to each person’s abilities and support needs.
• Safety and Well-being: Timely identification and reporting of health, behavioural, emotional, and safety concerns.
• Reliable Continuity: Dependable shift-based care with effective handovers.
• Dignity and Quality of Life: Meaningful engagement, emotional security, choice and respectful relationships for every resident.
• Training Completion: Successful completion of the 4-month programme and readiness for confirmation.

Eligibility

• Diploma, Graduation, or Post-Graduation in Nursing or Special Education.
• Valid registration or licensure, where applicable.

Growth Opportunities

• Confirmation into a full-time role with a defined salary step-up.
• Progression and promotion based on experience, demonstrated competence and organisational needs.
• Upskilling and advanced courses in Autism and specialised care.
• Professional development in residential care, ageing and autism, and home-based support.

About India Autism Center

India Autism Center (IAC) is a not-for-profit organisation building a comprehensive ecosystem of support, training, research, and lifelong residential living solutions for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Through our residential facility, professional training initiatives, community engagement, and knowledge development work, we aim to enable greater independence, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with autism across India.