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National Autistic Society; Accrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave paid on hours worked

Induction training including autism

Discounts for staff benefits

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Mindfulness resources (Headspace)

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a caring Support Worker to assist autistic adults at Clayton Brook House in Accrington. You will follow individual support plans, help with daily routines and promote independence in a residential setting.

Part-time (30 hours per week) with flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends. A driving licence is preferred; safeguarding checks (DBS) are required. Training is provided, and inclusive, equal-opportunity employment is promoted.

Qualifications

• Caring, supportive attitude essential for working with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Encourage activities residents enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts).
• Support life skills and independence (budgeting, shopping, meal prep).

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Positive attitude

Experience with autistic people (helpf

Job description

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

Join Us as a Support Worker

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Clayton Brook House. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/

About the Service

Clayton Brook House in Accrington, Lancashire, is a specialist residential service for autistic adults who have additional learning disabilities or other complex needs. We offer high-quality packages of care and support which enable people to develop their independence and make the most of the many opportunities available to them.

About the Role

We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers. Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
• Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)

What We’re Looking For

• For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome

This advert is for a part-time position at 30 Hours per week.

Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and will include evening and weekend working.

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred

What we can offer you

• Annual Leave – accrued annual leave paid to you on hours worked
• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.

About our application process

When you write your supporting statement:

• Look at the job description and person specification.
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
• Give examples if you can.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check.

Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

Company: National Autistic Society

Salary: Not specified

Contract type: Permanent

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Location: Accrington, Lancashire

Posting date: 8 Sept 2026

Closing date: 8 Oct 2026