Senior Support Worker

National Autistic Society; Godalming; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Godalming seeks a passionate Senior Support Worker to lead and support teams working with autistic adults. This full-time role involves helping individuals to achieve personal independence and community integration. Candidates should have experience in management within a social care setting and possess a commitment to safeguarding welfare. The position offers flexible hours, benefits including a pension scheme, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 2 × base salary

Access to 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to Headspace App

Enhanced overtime payments

Join the Team Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of management and/or shift leading within a social care setting.
• Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
• Support individuals to integrate into their community.
• Develop individuals’ home-making skills.

Skills

Leadership

Resilience

Sensitivity

Job description

Senior Support Worker

• Posting date: 28 November 2025
• Closing date: 28 December 2025
• Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
• Location: Stonepit Close, Godalming, Surrey GU7
• Company: National Autistic Society
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 1433827833

Summary

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner‑occupiers, living alone or with others.

We have come a long way but there is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen. The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for Senior Support Workers with the passion to work with our fantastic teams. You'll be resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people. Suitable candidates will have experience of management and/or shift leading within a social care setting. Being a Senior Support Worker takes leadership skills, patience and commitment. The role requires flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, including evening and weekend working.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
• Support and transport individuals to integrate into their community.
• Develop individuals’ home‑making skills and personal chores.
• Transform lives and achieve results for autistic adults.

Requirements

• Experience of management and/or shift leading within a social care setting.
• Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.
• All staff are required to have a criminal background check. An enhanced DBS check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but is not essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services.

What we can offer you

• Auto‑enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (incl. public holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave each year
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan and shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Halfords, Nike, Apple and more
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
• Life Assurance at 2 × base salary
• Portfolio of flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension and salary‑deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness, with the option to enrol up to three friends or family members for free
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime – additional payments for sleep‑in and on‑call duties
• Join the Team Scheme – refer a friend and receive £200

Where you will be working

Residential services in Godalming, Surrey.

About our application process

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job, please contact Gul Collis, Registered Manager, [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please note the National Autistic Society is unable to provide sponsorship for visas.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals with a diagnosis of autism and from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.