Senior Support Worker

Autism; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual Leave 33 days (including public

Training

Discounts

Healthcare

Flexible Benefits

Mindfulness

Refer a Friend

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for the Supported Living North 1 service in Lancaster. The role involves helping autistic adults live independently, following individual support plans and daily routines.

We welcome applicants who are caring, reliable and flexible, with a passion for supporting others. The post is part-time (18.5 hours per week) with a range of shifts including evenings and weekends. An Enhanced DBS is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to inspire others and support vulnerable people with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work flexible patterns including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts).

Skills

Empathy

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

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Job Reference nationalautisticsociety/TP/1644/601

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent - Part Time

£13,419 per annum

Working Hours:

18.5

Location:

Lancaster

Closing Date:

18/11/2026

Job Introduction

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 Senior Support Worker

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a SeniorSupport Worker at Supported Living North 1, Addenbrooke Close. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Service

Our supported living services are 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. North 1 support a total of 13 autistic people across Lancashire.

About the Role

We are looking for caring and reliable Senior 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)

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 18.5 hours per week.

We currently have an occupational requirement for female only applicants for this position as the support package involves female personal care.

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) isessential.

What we can offer you

• Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• AnnualLeave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• 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).
• Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
• FlexibleBenefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue LightCard – Eligibility for discounts.
• Extra Pay – Enhanced overtime, plus payments for sleep-in and on-call (if applicable to the role).
• Refera Friend – Get £200 when you refer someone.

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.

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.