Community Support Worker - Wareham

Autism Unlimited; Wareham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Autism Unlimited as a Community Support Worker in Wareham, supporting individuals with daily activities and personal care. This role requires a full driving license and offers ongoing training, benefits including a welcome bonus, and up to 33 days annual leave, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £400

Cycle to work scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Employee referral scheme

Benefits portal for discounts

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Hold a full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Confident in providing a safe, supported environment.

Responsibilities

• Sharing skills and life knowledge to promote independence.
• Maintaining accurate records of care plans and finances.
• Providing personal care, including hygiene and bathing.

Skills

Adaptability

Proactivity

Communication

Job description

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Community Support Worker - Wareham, Wareham

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Client:

Autism Unlimited

Location:

Wareham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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16

Posted:

15.06.2025

Expiry Date:

30.07.2025

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Job Description:

Autism Support Worker - Wareham

Here at Autism Unlimited, we run a dedicated adult services programme. We are currently recruiting for one of our care packages in the West. We seek a mature individual who is spontaneous, fun, adaptable, and proactive to join our community team in Wareham.

Requirements:

Hold a full driving license and have access to your own vehicle.

The role:

Jack is in his early 30s, enjoys long country walks, days out to Paultons Park, and musical theatre shows. He also likes quiet days watching Disney films, listening to music, or reading.

Jack has an established routine and requires staff confident in providing a safe, supported environment. He is non-verbal and communicates via PECS boards, relying on staff support to enable him to have choice and control.

Support worker duties include:

• Sharing skills and life knowledge to promote independence
• Maintaining accurate records of care plans, finances, appointments, and medication
• Following support plans and adapting as needed based on behaviour changes
• Providing personal care, including hygiene, bathing, and medication support
• Participating in a 12-week induction with training, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring
• Opportunity to complete an accredited qualification after probation
• Access to a learning portal for ongoing skill development
• Welcome bonus of £400 (paid in two installments at 3 and 6 months)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Employee referral scheme earning £400 per successful referral
• Benefits portal for discounts and cashback healthcare plans
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

Our commitment:

We value diversity and welcome applications from everyone. Autism Unlimited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those we support. All candidates will undergo disclosure and barring checks and other employment checks. We support reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.