Support Worker

Autism; Bryncoch; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolled pension

33 days annual leave

autism training

Staff discount scheme

Cash plan for permanent staff

Life Assurance – 2x base salary

Flexible Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Headspace mindfulness

Blue Light Card discounts

Overtime & sleep-in/on-call payments

Refer a Friend £200

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a part-time Support Worker at Pale Road, Neath, Wales, to help four autistic adults live well by following their support plans and daily routines.

This post is permanent, 23 hours per week, with evening and weekend work. A driving licence is essential, enhanced DBS checks may be required, and the salary is £16,086.20 per annum; closing date 20/11/2026. The role offers a pension, generous annual leave, and extensive training.

Qualifications

• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome.
• Inspire others with a positive attitude toward supporting vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Driving licence

Flexible working

Job description

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Job Reference nationalautisticsociety/TP/1644/628

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent - Part Time

£16,086.20 per annum

Working Hours:

23

Closing Date:

20/11/2026

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 Support Worker
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Pale Road. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Service

Pale Road and Old Road are specialist services that provides 24-hour residential support for four autistic adults with moderate to complex behavioural needs.

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)

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 23 Hours per week.

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.

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.

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.