Support Worker

National Autistic Society; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Devon is looking for a Support Worker to provide care and support to autistic adults at Kingsley House. This part-time position requires 26 hours of work per week, including evenings and weekends. Applicants should possess a positive attitude and a passion for helping others. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous annual leave, and a comprehensive training program. This role plays a vital part in helping residents lead fulfilling lives.

Benefits

Pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Autism training

Discounts on shopping

Cash healthcare plan

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits options

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Free Headspace app

Enhanced overtime pay

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable persons is a plus.
• Personal passion for helping others is appreciated.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Positive attitude

Experience with autistic people

Caring nature

Job description

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 Kingsley House. 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

At Kingsley House, Devon, we provide high‑quality residential and day services for eleven autistic adults in a specialist 24‑hour, safe and secure learning environment. Our emphasis is on supporting adults with complex needs to fulfil their potential by developing vocational and life skills.

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

• 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

Click here for the Job Description

This advert is for a part‑time position at 26 hours per week.

Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and rtl families and will include evening and weekend working.

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.

What we can offer you

• Pension – Autoxxxxx 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, car salary sacrifice scheme, 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.

About our application process

When you write your supporting statement:

• Look at the job description and person specification.
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.

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

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 those with a diagnosis of autism.

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.