Support Worker

Autism; Manchester; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Training

Discounts

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance

Mindfulness (Headspace)

Blue Light Card

Overtime pay

Refer a Friend

Job summary

The National Autistic Society in Manchester is seeking a part-time Support Worker to provide person-centred support 18 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as required. You will help individuals live their best lives by following support plans and daily routines.

Join a team committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, with opportunities for training and career development within a community-focused centre.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities, including autistic people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of autism, safeguarding, and relevant regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Mentor and support staff; plan shifts and supervise the team.
• Build relationships with individuals, families and professionals.

Skills

Experience supporting people with dis

Strong communication and teamwork

Knowledge of autism and safeguarding

Job description

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Job Reference nationalautisticsociety/TP/1646/572

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent - Part Time

Working Hours:

18

Location:

Manchester

Closing Date:

24/10/2026

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 Manchester Centre. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Service
Our centre in South Manchester has two sites, Anglo House and Victoria House, which provide outcome-based support in the heart of the community.

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

• Provide high- quality, person-centred support, ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing while helping individuals achieve their goals.
• Mentor and support staff, taking responsibility for shift planning, supervising team members and contributing to the smooth running of the service.
• Build strong relationships with individuals, families, and external professionals, championing inclusion and community participation.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting people with disabilities, including autistic people, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of autism, safeguarding, and relevant legislative or regulatory frameworks, with the ability to work proactively and independently.
• A positive role model with strong organisational skills, able to support staff development and adapt to changing priorities.

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.

This advert is for a part-time position at 18 hours 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)ispreferred

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.

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.