Support worker

The National Autistic Society; Ballochmyle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 days annual leave

Training & induction

Staff discounts

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Private benefits

Employee support

Mindfulness access

Discount card

Overtime & sleep-in pay

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking dedicated Support Workers for the Catrine Bank service in East Ayrshire, Scotland. You will help people live their best lives by following individual support plans and daily routines, in a caring, patient environment.

We value compassion and reliability; driving licence is preferred, autistic-experience is helpful but not required, and safeguarding checks are mandatory for all applicants. This is a full-time role with potential for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Driving licence

Job description

Join Us as a Support Worker

he 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.

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Catrine Bank. 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 ServiceCatrine Bank is one of our supported living services in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It includes three houses and two cottages. With the river Ayr running adjacent, Catrine village is a beautiful, remote and rural area with access to varied county walks and National Trust locations within easy access.

About the Role

We are looking for caring and reliable 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 peopleExperience with autistic people is helpful but not essentialPersonal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome.

This advert is for a full-time position at 39 hours per week. However, we will also consider part time roles of around 20 hours per week.Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred

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.