Support Worker - Long Days

Autism Pathways; Hawarden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay*

Specialist training

Career opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounts on high street

Refer-a-Friend

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Job summary

Autism Pathways in Hawarden, North Wales, is seeking a Support Worker for long days to assist adults with autism with daily living, meals, and community activities within a structured service.

You will work in 1:1 to 3:1 settings, ensuring safety and wellbeing while supporting independence and personal care. The role offers flexible shifts, sponsorship not available, and opportunities to progress your qualifications.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience when supporting adults with autism.
• Willingness to train toward Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in autism or learning disabilities is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support and personal care.
• Assist with meals, cleaning, and routine activities.
• Support community access and appointments.
• Monitor wellbeing and document care plans.
• Maintain a safe, respectful environment with 1:1 to 3:1 support.
• Engage in training and professional development.

Skills

Empathy

Team player

Flexible

Patient

Resilience

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker - Long Days. Autism Pathways

• Location: Hawarden, North Wales
• Salary: £14.26 per hour
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Shifts: 8am-10pm
• Please note: This role is not eligble for sponsorship

About Autism Pathways

Autism Pathways is a specialist provider of high-quality accommodation and support for adults with autism and complex needs. We are proud to be launching a brand-new, purpose-built residential service in Hawarden. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on a flexible basis and contribute to a truly person-centred environment.

The Role: What You’ll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of someone’s daily life. You’ll work closely with individuals to help them live safely, confidently, and independently—whether that’s supporting them with personal care, helping them prepare meals, or joining them in community-based activities.

Your role will be varied, meaningful, and deeply rewarding. You’ll be part of a team that provides:

• Daily living support – assisting with routines such as cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene
• Emotional and behavioural support – helping individuals manage complex behaviours with patience and understanding
• Community engagement – supporting individuals to access activities, appointments, and social opportunities
• Communication and advocacy – helping individuals express their needs and preferences
• Monitoring and documentation – keeping accurate records and contributing to care plans
• Safety and wellbeing – ensuring the environment is safe and supportive, using assistive technology and SMART home features

You’ll be working in a highly structured setting with 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 support ratios, tailored activity programmes, and purpose-built apartments designed for both safety and independence.

What We’re Looking For

• Empathetic and patient – able to build trust and offer consistent, compassionate support
• Resilient and calm under pressure – confident in managing behaviours that may be challenging
• Team players – collaborative, communicative, and supportive of colleagues
• Flexible and reliable – willing to work a range of shifts including weekends
• Committed to learning – open to training and development, including working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Experience in autism, learning disabilities, or complex behavioural needs is desirable but not essential. What matters most is your attitude, values, and willingness to make a difference.

Autism Pathways employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Specialist training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work

Autism Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.