Experienced Autism Support Worker

Precious Homes Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Precious Homes Ltd is hiring an Experienced Autism Support Worker for its Residential Service in Sutton Coldfield. The role involves supporting autistic adults to develop independence and life skills, providing personal care, and creating person-centred plans. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a passion for empowering individuals with learning disabilities.

Benefits

Excellent initial training and ongoing development

Career progression opportunities

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Recommend a friend incentive

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Blue Light Card savings

Qualifications

• Essential experience in an Autism Support setting.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents to develop independence and life skills.
• Providing personal care and maintaining records.

Skills

Experience in an Autism Support setting

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Autism Support Worker

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Salary: £12.31 Per hour

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Note: NOT OPEN TO SPONSORSHIP

Essential: Experience in an Autism Support setting and managing challenging behaviour is essential

Shifts: Day shifts at 7.30am & 3pm, evening shift 2.30-10pm, including weekend work

We are an award-winning organisation, and we are also an Investors in People accredited organisation, so you can be sure we will offer support and guidance during your career with us.

Service

Vermont House is a bespoke Residential Service designed to support up to six autistic adults, or those with learning disabilities and associated needs, to develop skills and confidence for independent living.

Support Worker Benefits

• Excellent initial training and comprehensive induction, followed by ongoing training & development
• Career progression opportunities — most of our managers started as support workers!
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) & company pension scheme
• Recommend a friend incentive & Employee Assistance Programme focused on well-being
• Access to Blue Light Card savings — discounts for NHS, social care, and armed forces

Support Worker Duties

• Supporting residents to develop independence and life skills
• Assisting with daily goals & activities such as arts, crafts, hobbies
• Developing person-centred plans for residents, including employment, education, and other opportunities
• Maintaining records and risk assessments
• Providing personal care with a focus on promoting independence
• Supporting daily activities and personal development

About Us

At Precious Homes, we empower individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Conditions, and other complex needs to live independently, become community members, and achieve their goals through personalized care pathways. We value person-centred approaches for both our service users and staff. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.