Senior Support Worker — Autism Care & Mentoring

Autism; Great Harwood; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension – Auto-enrolled

Annual Leave – 33 days incl. holidays

Training – autism training

Staff discounts

Private healthcare

Life assurance – 2x salary

24-hour EAP

Mindfulness – Headspace access

Blue Light Card

Sleep-in & on-call payments

Refer a Friend £200

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Senior Support Worker for Merlewood House in Great Harwood, Lancashire. You will provide person-centred support and mentor colleagues to ensure safe, dignified care while promoting independence for autistic adults with complex needs.

Roles include shift planning, relationship-building with families and professionals, and delivering flexible, high-quality services across evenings and weekends. DBS check required; driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities, including autistic individuals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislative frameworks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive role model with strong organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support, ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Mentor and supervise staff, plan shifts and support service operations.
• Build relationships with individuals, families and professionals to promote inclusion.
• Support active community participation and independence for people served.
• Adapt to changing needs with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Skills

Disability support

Autism knowledge

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Job description

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Senior Support Worker for Merlewood House in Great Harwood, Lancashire. You will provide person-centred support and mentor colleagues to ensure safe, dignified care while promoting independence for autistic adults with complex needs.

Roles include shift planning, relationship-building with families and professionals, and delivering flexible, high-quality services across evenings and weekends. DBS check required; driving licence preferred.