Support Worker

Autonomy Life; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,630 - 20,319; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee welfare initiatives

Referral bonus

Blue Light Card discounts

24/7 Support Line

Comprehensive training

Long-service rewards

Good grading CQC bonus

Job summary

Autonomy Life in the United Kingdom is seeking Support Workers for Weavers Lodge in Castle Cary. This role involves providing compassionate, person-centered support to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, promoting life skills, and delivering emotional support. Candidates should have prior experience in a healthcare setting. The position offers competitive pay based on experience, comprehensive training, and various employee benefits, including referral bonuses and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours is essential.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support is desirable.
• Ability to provide person-centred care in daily living.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and day-to-day tasks.
• Coach life skills and provide emotional support.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality care in collaboration with a team.

Skills

Experience in healthcare/social care

Positive Behavioural Support knowledge

Compassionate communication

Emotional support

Job description

So much more than just a job. Be part of a caring company and make a real difference to peoples lives.

Weavers Lodge in Castle Cary provides a warm, supportive, and empowering home for up to 8 adults with learning disabilities, complex behavioural needs, and additional diagnoses such as Autism, mental health conditions, and communication difficulties.

Here, your work isn’t just a job — it’s about helping people live their best lives, gain independence, and enjoy meaningful experiences every day. You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to creating a positive, person‑centred environment where both residents and staff can flourish.

What You’ll Do as a Support Worker

As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals live their best lives. You’ll provide compassionate, person‑centred support in all areas of daily living:

Support Daily Living

• Help residents with personal care, meals, routines, and day‑to‑day tasks — always with dignity and respect.
• Coach life skills like cooking, budgeting, and confidence‑building to help people achieve personal goals.
• Provide emotional support, a calm approach, and work to meet people’s needs to reduce times of distress.
• Work closely with colleagues, families, and professionals to deliver consistent, high‑quality care.

Due to the complex needs of the individuals that we support, we do require candidates to have previous experience, including working with people who display challenging behaviour.

Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is desirable, but training will be provided.

Salary Breakdown

• Less than 12 months experience in a similar setting: £14.25ph
• 12+ months experience in a similar setting: £14.75ph

*Experience in a similar healthcare/social care setting and experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, behaviours that may challenge, autism and associated mental health conditions.

Benefits

• Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 when you recommend someone who joins the team.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives — a truly meaningful role.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts, giving you savings on shopping, travel, entertainment and more.
• Confidential 24/7 Support Line — Access professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it
• Comprehensive induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Your development matters to us. From your first day through every stage of your journey, we provide the training, guidance and opportunities you need to progress.
• Long‑service rewards to celebrate your commitment:
  • 5 Years: £100
  • 10 Years: £250
  • 15 Years: £500
  • 20 Years: £1000
• Good grading CQC bonus £125 per inspection. £250 for an Outstanding rating.

Shift Structure

• Day Shifts: 7am - 2:30pm or 2:30pm - 10pm
• Night Shift: 21:50pm - 7:10am
• Working weekends is a requirement

Other roles you may have worked in Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker

Safeguarding Commitment

We prioritise the safety and well‑being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.