Relief Support Worker (Bank)

Autism Together; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid annual leave

Free DBS check

Free meals when in work

Blue Light Discount Card

Discounts at local shops

NEST pension scheme

Job summary

Autism Together in Wirral is seeking Relief Support Workers to join our flexible bank team. You will provide compassionate, person-centred support across services, including personal care, activities, and community engagement.

Full training is provided, and you choose day, evening, or night shifts to fit your schedule. The role offers diverse opportunities across complex care settings, with a focus on empowering autistic individuals to live fulfilling lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or supporting autistic individuals is beneficial.
• Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns and services.
• Willingness to learn and provide person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities, personal care and appointments.
• Assist with meals and maintaining a clean, comfortable home environment.
• Administer medication as needed (full training provided).
• Support people to engage in work, day services, and leisure activities in the community.

Skills

Improvement

Hospitality

Managerial

Operational

Job description

Job Description

Location: Wirral Area

Join Autism Together, one of the UK's leading charities dedicated to supporting people with Autism. For over 50 years, we have been providing exceptional services across the Wirral and NW Cheshire, helping individuals develop to their full potential and build brighter futures.

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Relief Support Workers to join our flexible bank team. In this rewarding role, you will make a tangible difference in the lives of the people we support, empowering them to live fulfilling lives. You will work across our diverse services, including complex care settings, assisting with everything from daily activities and personal care to leisure pursuits and appointments.

This position offers you the freedom to choose your own shifts, including daytime, evening, and waking night patterns. You'll receive full, paid, award-winning training to equip you with the skills needed to provide outstanding support.

About The Role

As a Relief Support Worker, your day-to-day will be dynamic and person-centred. You'll support individuals with a range of activities, from attending work or day services to enjoying leisure activities in the community. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, administering medication (with full training), preparing meals, and maintaining a comfortable home environment.

This role is perfect for someone seeking flexibility and variety, as you choose when you work across our different services. It's a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in social care, particularly in understanding and supporting autistic individuals. You will learn to support people through anxious times and help them engage with the world, seeing the positive impact of your work first hand. It’s more than a job; it’s a chance to empower people and be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation.

Hours

Work as part of our team of Flexible Support Workers (Bank/Relief) choosing when you work. Our daytime shifts are typically long days 07:00-22:00 or half days 07:30-1600 or 16:00-22:00 although this may vary from service to service. Waking night shifts are typically 20:00-08:00 or 21:30-07:30.

What Will You Do As a Flexible Support Worker

• Work across our regional area 1,2 and 3 services to include complex care


• Accompany the people we support to leisure and personal activities or appointments


• Support people to attend work or daytime activities - often in our own Day Services


• Help to maintain good domestic standards within the service (house) – encouraging the service user to participate in all domestic activities.


• Help with personal care if required


• Update paperwork/online care systems and other administration tasks as needed


• Prepare meals for or with the people we support – ensuring they have a healthy and balanced diet.


• Administer medication as and when required (full training provided)


• Support people through times when they are feeling anxious and display risk behaviours

We Want Our Support Workers To Be

• willing to learn about autism and the work of a support worker


• able to make a real positive difference to the lives of the people we support


• great team player


• able to work flexible hours over shift patterns


• be reliable (key for relief workers)

Benefits

• 28 days paid annual leave (paid monthly based on hours worked).


• Free DBS check


• Free meals when in work


• Blue Light Discount Card access


• Numerous discounts at local shops, restaurants and leisure facilities


• Access to a defined contribution pension scheme (NEST) with a contribution from the organisation

Skills Needed

Improvement, Hospitality, Managerial / Operational, Manufacturing / Production, Nursing / Caring

About The Company

Founded in Wirral in 1968 by a group of concerned parents, the organisation currently employs more than 900 staff, supporting over 400 adults and many more families, through services across Wirral and Cheshire.

The charity provides residential care, supported living, day services, advice and support, along with specialist autism training. Autism Together also has two farms, a woodland, three cafés, and a rock band led by the people we support.

Autism is a lifelong condition, which affects each person uniquely. It can affect a person’s ability to form relationships, to communicate, and to understand the world around them.

Autism Together aims to provide an exceptional service to autistic people, using collaboration and experience to improve their skills and opportunities, and build brighter futures for every person we support.

Company Culture

The majority of our autism services are based in locations across Wirral, and around 87% of our staff live in Wirral too.

Our charity’s Mission is to help autistic people develop to their full potential, while educating and developing the community around them.

The autistic adults our staff support learn diverse skills and join in a wide range of activities such as swimming, cycling, and trampolining, accessing their local communities and enjoying days out. They have the opportunity to express themselves through art, music, photography, and animation. We even have a series of podcasts created and recorded by the people we support.

This Ties In With Our Values, Which Are

• Be Person-Centred – we recognise that each person has the right to live their life as they determine, treating each individual as the ultimate expert in their own autism.


• Promote Learning – we focus on lifelong skill development and adapting strategies to suit individual thinking patterns and sensory needs.


• Positive Communication – we recognise that all behaviour is a form of communication, so we tailor communication and support to suit the needs of each person we support.


• Be Respectful – we respect each person’s choices and preferences, while helping individuals develop to their full potential without judgment or unnecessary limitations.


• Community Connection – we seek to improve autism awareness, understanding, and acceptance, encouraging the people we support to access and be a part of their local communities

Required Criteria

• Must be reliable, which is a key requirement for relief workers.


• Willingness and ability to provide personal care as required.


• Ability to work flexible hours over various shift patterns, including days, evenings, and waking nights.

Desired Criteria

• A genuine willingness to learn about autism and the work of a support worker.


• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work well with others.


• A passion for making a real positive difference in the lives of the people we support.


• Experience supporting people who may display anxious or risk behaviours.

Closing Date

Friday 18th September, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

From £13.55 Hourly to £14.05 Hourly