Female Support Worker - Neston

Autism Together; Neston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay + enhanced overtime

Refer-a-friend scheme (£500)

Fully paid induction and training

Qualifications and apprenticeships

Generous holiday allowance (buy more)

Pension scheme

Private health care (Medicash)

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Staff awards and career progression

Job summary

Autism Together is seeking a Female Support Worker in Neston. You will join a caring team to help autistic individuals with daily living, community activities, and personal care, delivering personalised care plans and meaningful support.

The role requires a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. Shifts are structured and include a variety of daytime hours, with training and progression opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle.
• GCSE Maths and English at C/4.
• Compassionate, caring, and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic individuals in home and community activities and daily living.
• Create and implement personalised care plans for service users.
• Assist with personal care, appointments and community outings.
• Work within a supportive team and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility and Adaptability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Time Management

Organisational skills

Ability to support clients with LD/CMN

Experience with vulnerable people

Providing personal care

Education

GCSE Maths and English C/4

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Female Support Worker - Neston

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a tangible difference in people's lives? Join Autism Together, one of the UK's leading providers of services and support for autistic people and their families. We are expanding our team in our Residential properties across Wirral and West Cheshire and are seeking passionate individuals to join us.

As a Support Worker, you will be an integral part of a warm, friendly team, dedicated to delivering individualised care. Your role will involve supporting individuals in their homes and helping them engage with the local community, including daily activities, appointments, and personal care.

In return for your dedication, we offer an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Excellent rates of pay plus enhanced overtime
• £500 Refer-a-friend scheme after meeting a satisfactory probation period (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Fully paid induction and ongoing training from our award-winning team
• Opportunities to gain professionally recognised qualifications and apprenticeships
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Access to a pension scheme, private health care (Medicash), and an Employee Assistance Programme
• High street discounts and eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Regular staff awards, a refer-a-friend scheme, and clear career progression paths

About the role

As a Support Worker with Autism Together, your day-to-day will be dynamic and deeply rewarding. You'll work within a supportive team to empower autistic individuals, helping them navigate daily life and achieve their personal goals. This involves creating and implementing personalised care plans, assisting with activities from personal care at home to appointments and community outings. This role is perfect for someone with empathy and a desire to help others grow. You'll build meaningful relationships and see the direct impact of your work. We provide extensive training and clear pathways for career advancement, including fully-funded qualifications, ensuring you can develop professionally while making a real difference.

Please note a driver with full UK licence & vehicle is required for this role

Hourly Rate– Up to £14.10 (NVQ Level 2 )

Hours per week– 35

Hours of work…
Within our Services, our hours run on varying shift patterns of 7.45am - 9.45pm and 8am - 10pm to be discussed at interview.

About the company

Autism Together is a charity and service provider, offering specialist support to autistic people for almost 60 years.

Required Criteria

• A compassionate and caring nature.
• A desire to support people and make a positive difference in their lives.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to learn and undertake professional development.
• Full UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle.
• GCSE Maths and English C/4

Skills you'll need

• Problem Solving
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Empathy
• Time Management
• Organisational skills
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
• Experience working with vulnerable people
• Providing personal care