Autism Support Worker — Empower Lives & Growth

Discovery; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime

Flexible shift patterns

30 days Annual Leave

Career progression

Salary advance scheme

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a man in his 30s with autism and complex needs in Bishops Lydeard, Taunton. You will provide compassionate, person-centred support to promote independence and dignity in daily routines.

Shift patterns include long days (7am–10pm) with alternate weekends, and a full UK manual driving licence is essential. Training and ongoing development are provided to help you grow in role.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable individual with strong communication skills.
• Empathy, patience and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to learn and follow training to support independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to a person with autism and complex needs.
• Prompt and encourage daily activities to promote independence and dignity.
• Build trusting relationships with the person, family and staff.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Proactive

Observant

Teamwork

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

Discovery is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a man in his 30s with autism and complex needs in Bishops Lydeard, Taunton. You will provide compassionate, person-centred support to promote independence and dignity in daily routines.

Shift patterns include long days (7am–10pm) with alternate weekends, and a full UK manual driving licence is essential. Training and ongoing development are provided to help you grow in role.