LILS/RK/RB - Support Worker - Tarleton

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Nog Tow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in England is seeking a Support Worker to assist a young adult male with Autism. The role involves providing reassurance and companionship without personal care responsibilities. Candidates should be drivers and possess a flexible attitude regarding hours, typically 4-hour shifts with a pay rate of £13.00 per hour. This position is ideal for those who enjoy community engagement and have a caring disposition. Flexible hours are available to accommodate other commitments.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Workplace Pension

Qualifications

• Drivers with a full, clean driving licence.
• Experience with adults with Autism is beneficial but not essential.
• Flexibility in hours to suit mutual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a young adult male with Autism in community access.
• Provide reassurance and maintain a positive attitude.
• Drive the provided car or use own vehicle with expenses covered.

Skills

Caring

Fun personality

Great sense of humour

Experience with adults with Autism

Job description

LILS/RK/RB - Support Worker - Tarleton

• Posting date: 03 November 2025
• Salary: £13.00 per hour
• Additional salary information: Workplace Pension
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 03 December 2025
• Location: Tarleton, Preston
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Lancashire Independent Living Service
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: LILS/RK/RB

Summary

A young adult male with Autism requires a support worker who is a driver to access the community, socialise, and participate in voluntary work. No personal care is involved, just reassurance and a positive attitude.

The ideal candidate could be male or female and needs to be caring, fun and have a great sense of humour. Previous experience of adults with Autism would be beneficial but not essential. You MUST have a full, clean driving licence and be willing to drive the car provided when necessary (or use your own car with expenses provided).

Hours can be varied and flexible to suit mutual needs but will generally be 4-hour shifts covering either dinner or teatime. Longer shifts will be required for full days out which will be mutually agreed. Up to 24.5 hours per week are available which could be fitted around childcare or studies, with an hourly rate of £13.00.

This is a great position with good rates of pay and flexible hours. The last Support Workers stayed 3 years and became a part of our family.

A love of eating out, walking, using the gym and thrill-seeking is essential. Theme parks are heavily involved!

Please contact us for further information and duties to obtain the full job description. Quote employer ref: LILS/RK/RB Tel: [phone]-option 1