Senior Support Worker

National Autistic Society; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Auto-enrolled pension scheme.

Annual Leave: 33 days incl. holidays.

Training: Autism training.

Discounts: Online staff discounts.

Healthcare: Cash plan for staff.

Life Assurance: 2x base salary.

Flexible Benefits: Private health, etc

Employee Assistance: 24-hour support.

Mindfulness: Headspace access.

Blue Light Card discounts.

Overtime & sleep-in pay.

Refer a Friend: £200.

Job summary

The National Autistic Society in Lancashire is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a part-time role at 18.5 hours per week. You will support autistic adults in their own homes or in our supported living settings, following individual care plans and daily routines.

Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential; this role requires a female-only applicant. Flexibility for evenings and weekends and a driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• This role requires hands-on, person-centred support for autistic adults.
• Driving licence is essential for the role and potential local travel.
• Empathy and a positive attitude toward supporting vulnerable people are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personal care

Driving licence

Empathy

Flexibility

Autism awareness

Job description

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 Senior Support 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.

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

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)
• 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

Job Description

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) is essential.

What we can offer you

• Pension: Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave: 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.
• Life Assurance: 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits: 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 Light Card: Eligibility for discounts.
• Extra Pay: Enhanced overtime, plus payments for sleep-in and on-call (if applicable to the role).
• Refer a Friend: Get £200 when you refer someone.

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

Contact:

Angela Baildon, [e-mail]

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.