Support Worker - Complex Care Bromborough

Autism Together; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Induction training

Pension scheme

Overtime pay

Annual leave buy-back

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Autism Together is seeking a dedicated Complex Care Support Worker to support individuals with complex autism and learning disabilities in their home and community. This roles involves working across our Bromborough residential location, with a rota including evenings and weekends.

The team focuses on person-centred care, promoting independence and wellbeing while following Positive Behaviour Support plans and maintaining accurate records. A UK manual licence and access to a car are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK manual driving licence and have access to a car.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting people with autism and learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and person-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their home and community with daily activities, appointments and personal care.
• Promote wellbeing and independence.
• Follow PBS strategies and individual support plans.
• Assist with daily living skills, budgeting, and social integration.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Autism experience

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Education

Health and social care Level 2/3

Job description

Job Overview

Autism Together is one of the country’s leading providers of services and support to autistic people and their families. It is an exciting time to be joining the charity within one of our residential locations in Bromborough, Wirral as we are looking to organically grow the team.

We are looking for dedicated, resilient, and compassionate Complex Care Support Workers to join our specialist support team. The role involves supporting individuals with complex autism and learning disabilities in their home environment and community.

Responsibilities

Supporting individuals within their home environment along with daily activities, appointments and personal care needs. Promoting wellbeing and independence.

• Providing high‑quality, person‑centred support to individuals with complex autism and learning disabilities.
• Following Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and individual support plans.
• Supporting individuals with daily living skills, personal development, and social integration.
• Recognising and responding proactively to signs of anxiety or distress to prevent escalation.
• Supporting participation in meaningful activities both within the home and the local community.
• Assisting with appointments, shopping trips, holidays, leisure activities, and social opportunities.
• Administering and managing medication safely and accurately.
• Maintaining accurate records, reports, and communication logs.
• Supporting individuals with budgeting and managing personal finances.
• Working collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Driver with a UK Manual licence and access to a car.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting people with autism and learning difficulties.
• Excellent communication skills and strong understanding of person‑centred approaches.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Desirable Level 2 or 3 in Health and social care.

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay (£13.55 per hour).
• Free enhanced DBS check.
• Fully paid induction training from our award‑winning Training & Development Team.
• Buy‑back additional annual leave.
• Discounts for high‑street stores and eligibility for Blue Light Card benefit.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) and occupational health.
• Early overtime pay scheme.
• Annual staff awards celebrating staff achievements.
• Generous refer‑a‑friend scheme.
• Ongoing professional career progression.
• Opportunities to obtain a professionally recognised qualification and complete an apprenticeship relevant to the role.
• Access to join Medicash (private health care scheme).
• Employee of the month.
• Staff suggestion scheme.
• Regular communication from management.
• Sleep‑in duties are payable at £60 per night.
• Overtime pay: weekdays £1.20 per hour, weekends £2.00 per hour on top of hourly rate.

Hours

32 hours & 40 minutes per week on a rota basis between 7.30am – 10pm.

Job Type and Salary

Permanent, full‑time. Salary: £13.55 per hour.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks, including a DBS check.