Female Support Worker

Autism Unlimited; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service organization in Lower Blandford St Mary seeks a Female Support Worker to assist young adults in independent living. This part-time position (22 hours/week) offers the chance to make a difference in the lives of residents with autism and other needs, promoting their independence and well-being. Applicants should be caring, reliable, and excited to support others in their daily lives. Weekend shifts required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a support role or similar environment is preferred.
• Understanding of autism and associated learning needs is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist residents with life skills to promote independence.
• Maintain records for care plans and medication.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Attention to detail

Active approach

Ability to support individuals with Autism/ADHD

Job description

Do you feel inspired to make a real difference in the lives of young adults?

We are looking for a Female Support Worker to join our independent living service in Southbourne. This part‑time role (22 hours per week) involves supporting seven residents—three women and four men—each living comfortably in their own self‑contained flat.

A Genuine Occupational Requirement applies under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This role is therefore only open to females, referring to the sex legally assigned at birth.

Please note: Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide day‑to‑day support tailored to the needs of each individual. The people you could be working with may have Autism, ADHD, or other associated learning needs and your support will play a key role in helping them build confidence and essential life skills. If you’re compassionate, reliable, and eager to help others, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is perfect for someone with a warm, caring approach and a keen eye for detail—someone who enjoys staying active and is passionate about empowering others to live more independently.

Hours

This role would include a range of shifts between 7 am and 10 pm. You would be required to work alternate weekends and provide sleep‑ins (sleep‑ins come with an additional payment).

A day in the life of a Support Worker would include

• Sharing your skills and life knowledge with the people we support to enable good life skills and independence when living in the community.
• Maintaining consistent and accurate records regarding care plans, finances, appointments and medication.
• Following the support plan for each person we support to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy, adapting this as required based on changes in behaviour.
• Providing some elements of personal care such as personal hygiene prompts, helping to bathe and wash, medication administration.

Why join us?

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Apply now

If this role interests you, we’d love to hear from you! To apply it couldn’t be simpler – just ‘apply’ to complete the application process. If you have any questions, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed).

If you need any support Carly would be more than happy to help!

Start Date: January 2026

Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.