Senior Support Worker — Autism Care & Team Mentor

National Autistic Society; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension - Auto-enrolled pension

33 days annual leave including BH

Induction and autism training

Staff discounts

Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance - 2x salary

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Mindfulness Headspace

Blue Light Card discounts

Overtime and sleep-in pay

Refer a Friend £200

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for Fernery House in Burnham-on-Sea. The role involves delivering person-centred support, following individual plans and daily routines, and contributing to a caring residential service for autistic adults.

You will work with a dedicated team, mentored to develop staff and ensure a safe, inclusive environment. Evening and weekend work is expected, with a full-time 37-hour week and driving preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities, including autistic people, is essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and relevant regulatory frameworks is required.
• Ability to be a positive role model and support staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support, ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing in line with individual plans.
• Mentor and support staff, plan shifts, supervise the team and ensure smooth service operation.
• Build strong relationships with individuals, families and external professionals to promote inclusion.

Skills

Disability support

Autism awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Independent working

Organisational skills

Job description

The National Autistic Society is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for Fernery House in Burnham-on-Sea. The role involves delivering person-centred support, following individual plans and daily routines, and contributing to a caring residential service for autistic adults.

You will work with a dedicated team, mentored to develop staff and ensure a safe, inclusive environment. Evening and weekend work is expected, with a full-time 37-hour week and driving preferred.