Support worker

Autism; Northam; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme

33 days annual leave (including public

Discounts and staff discounts

Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance – 2x salary

Flexible Benefits

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Mindfulness – Headspace access

Blue Light Card discounts

Enhanced overtime & on-call payments

Refer a Friend £200

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is recruiting a caring Support Worker for Kingsley House in Bideford, Devon. You will work as part of a residential team, helping autistic adults follow personalised support plans and daily routines.

This full-time role (39 hours per week) requires flexibility, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to safeguarding. You will have access to induction training, a pension, generous leave, and employee assistance.

Qualifications

• Care and reliability are essential to support autistic adults.
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• A passion for helping others and personal resilience are valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines in a residential setting.
• Encourage participation in activities and independence.
• Follow individual support plans and document progress.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

# Support worker## 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 Kingsley House in Bideford, Devon. 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 autistic adults in a specialist 24-hour, safe and secure learning environment. Our emphasis is on supporting adults with complex needs to fulfill 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)* 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 people* Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential* Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcomeClick here for the Job DescriptionThis advert is for a full-time permanent positions at 39 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 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.**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.* Give examples if you can.We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.For any queries regarding this advert, please contact: Kim Tappin, hiring manager, at [e-mail]**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.***Important Information**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.