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Autism Plus; Thorne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount at Chocolate Factory

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Discount Card

Refer‑a‑Friend cash reward

GloSave access

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage reimbursement

Ongoing training

Rewarding role

Job summary

Autism Plus are seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Thorne to provide person-centred support for individuals with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs. No prior experience is required as we offer full training and a fully paid 3-week induction.

You will assist with daily living tasks, support health and wellbeing, and help residents engage with the local community in accordance with Care Plans and dignity standards.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, observant, and resilient.
• Experience isn’t essential as we offer full training.
• Commitment to a fully paid, full-time 3-week induction.

Responsibilities

• To assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs.
• Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks.
• Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.
• Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual.
• To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.
• Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.
• Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable.

Job description

Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.

In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.

We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.

Support Worker

Company: Autism Plus

Salary: £23,132.20 to £23,132.20 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Thorne

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 10 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Sept 2026

Shifts Patterns: Monday- Sunday 5 days per week 3-10pm

About the Role

Autism Plus are looking for Support Workers who are emphatic and compassionate to provide person centred support to individuals with Autism, leaning disabilities and mental health conditions within our Thorne House. The role is incredibly rewarding as you will support individuals to live as independently as possible, empower them to identify their goals, pursue interests and hobbies, support health and well‑being, and to be a part of their local community.

Experience isn’t essential as we offer full training for the role. You must be able to commit to a fully paid, full time 3-week induction.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs.
• Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks.
• Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.
• Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual.
• To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.
• Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.
• Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable.

We are looking for individuals who are

• Empathetic, observant, and resilient.
• Compassionate and can appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience.
• Take pride in doing a great job.
• Enjoy helping others.
• Happy assisting with domestic duties, cooking, providing personal care, attending appointments and social activities.
• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations.
• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person‑centred approach.

What we offer

• 20% discount at our Chocolate Factory in Knaresborough
• BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
• Refer‑a‑Friend cash reward scheme
• GloSave access (financial wellbeing & savings support)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• Ongoing training and continuous professional development
• A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day

The application process is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role is something that interests you, and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: [e-mail] , or Telephone: [phone])

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme