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Independent Lives; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Salisbury is seeking a part-time bank male support worker to assist a 33-year-old non-verbal man with autism and complex needs. The role involves on-site shifts including evenings and sleep-ins, with full training provided.

Prior care experience is not essential; compassionate values and willingness to learn are important. You will work with a dedicated team to follow a care plan, enable independent living at home, and support daily routines.

Responsibilities

• Other relevant duties as required
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Job description

Part time/Bank Male Support Worker Wanted WC1723

Ref: WC1723

Location: Salisbury

Details

This role is to support a Man

The candidate should be a man*

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status

Employed

- Tuesday: 6:00pm until the person is settled for bed (approximately 10:30pm), followed by a sleep-in.

- Wednesday: 8:30am–10:00am, then return at 6:00pm for a second evening shift and sleep-in.

- Thursday: 8:30am–10:00am. You will receive your rota well in advance and enjoy 6 weeks' paid annual leave.

There are also opportunities to work additional overtime shifts and approximately 6–9 weekends per year, if desired.

Hourly pay rate

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: from £18,938 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Salisbury, SP2 8FD

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 21 Aug 2026

Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

We are looking for a caring, reliable and committed male Support Worker to join our established team on a bank/part time basis to, support a 33-year-old non-verbal man with autism, emotional and complex needs to live independently in his own home.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in one person's life within a small, person-centred service. Previous experience is not essential, as full training and paid shadow shifts will be provided.

You will provide person-centred support to enable the individual to live safely and independently in his own home. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will follow a comprehensive care plan and receive ongoing support and training.

You do not need previous care experience—we are looking for people with the right values, compassion and willingness to learn.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Candidate qualities:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Notes

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

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