Support Worker

Autism Plus; Thorne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Yorkshire Charity is looking for Support Workers to provide compassionate and person-centred support to individuals with autism and learning disabilities. This role involves assisting individuals with daily tasks and helping them achieve their personal goals. Candidates do not need prior experience as full training will be provided. Applicants should be empathic and enjoy helping others. The position is full-time within a rewarding environment, making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme – payment of up to £250

20% staff discount at Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory

Blue light discount card

Access to BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme

24/7 Colleague Assistance Helpline

Fully funded DBS for the role

Induction Training

Qualifications

• Empathetic, resilient, and able to handle difficult situations.
• Willing to assist with domestic duties and provide personal care.
• Effective communication with vulnerable individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in their home according to Care Plans.
• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals.
• Monitor healthcare needs and administer medication where applicable.

Skills

Empathy

Observant

Resilience

Compassion

Communication

Job description

Job Description

About Autism Plus: Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.

In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.

We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.

About the Role:

Shifts Patterns: 35 hours. Desired, but not Essential: Full, clean Driving Licence.

Autism Plus are looking for Support Workers who are emphatic and compassionate to provide person centred support to individuals with Autism, learning disabilities and mental health conditions within our supported living service. The role is incredibly rewarding as you will support individuals to live as independently as possible, empower them to identify their goals, pursue interests and hobbies, support health and well‑being, and to be a part of their local community.

Experience isn’t essential as we offer full training for the role. You must be able to commit to a fully paid, full time 3‑week induction.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs.
• Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks.
• Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.
• Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual.
• To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.
• Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.
• Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Empathetic, observant, and resilient.
• Compassionate and can appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience.
• Take pride in doing a great job.
• Enjoy helping others.
• Happy assisting with domestic duties, cooking, providing personal care, attending appointments and social activities.
• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations.
• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person‑centred approach.

The application process is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role is something that interests you, and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: [e-mail] , or Telephone: [phone]).

What we offer:

• Refer a friend scheme – Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period.
• 20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory.
• Blue light discount card.
• Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses.
• Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7.
• Fully funded DBS to the required level for the role.
• Induction Training for the role.