Support Worker Residential

Autism Anglia; Peldon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established charity is seeking passionate Support Workers to join their dedicated team in Peldon, England. In this role, you'll provide person-centred support to help individuals with autism and learning disabilities achieve their goals. Responsibilities include personal care, coordinating activities, and ensuring proper documentation. Candidates must possess compassion and a full UK manual driving licence. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Staff wellbeing programmes

Free counselling service

Comprehensive training

Free on‑site parking

Discounts via the Blue Light Card

24/7 access to a GP

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Carer, Senior Support Worker, or Team Leader, preferably with autism or learning disabilities.
• Ability to identify and support individual needs and aspirations.
• Experience coordinating activities in the local area.

Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred, outcome‑focused support.
• Assist individuals with personal care, health, and hygiene.
• Support individuals in various community activities.

Skills

Experience as a Support Worker

Compassion

Strong communication skills

Ability to support individuals with communication needs

Experience in providing intensive behavioural support

Tools

UK manual driving licence

Job description

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about helping autistic adults and those with learning disabilities achieve their desired potential? Autism Anglia, a well‑established independent charity, is looking for Support Workers to join our dedicated team at our Peldon Campus in Colchester, Essex.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with individuals to help them develop life skills, achieve personal goals and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

For more information about our charity, visit www.autism-anglia.org.uk

Location

Peldon Campus, Church Road, Colchester, CO5 7PT

Salary

£24,019.54 per annum full time equivalent (£12.45 per hour)

Hours

Full‑time: 37 hours per week (overtime available) and part‑time: from 26 hours per week

Please note, unfortunately we do not offer sponsorships and candidates must have the eligibility to work in the UK.

About The Role

• Work in partnership with the team to provide person‑centred, outcome‑focused support.
• Maintain the dignity, privacy, and wellbeing of each individual, assisting with personal care, health, and hygiene.
• Support individuals in a variety of activities, including sport, leisure, cultural and recreational events, day trips, and holidays.
• Drive our mobility vehicles to support individuals.
• Assist with communication, sensory support, or psychological monitoring and interventions.
• Ensure all support plans, risk assessments, and documentation are accurate, up‑to‑date, and reflective of individual needs.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and act promptly on any concerns.

What We’re Looking For

• Have experience as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), Carer, Senior Support Worker, or Team Leader, preferably with autism or learning disabilities.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Can identify and support the needs, wishes, and aspirations of individuals with communication needs.
• Are experienced in providing intensive behavioural support.
• Have strong communication skills and experience coordinating activities in the local area.

Most importantly, we are looking for individuals with compassion, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering others.

Benefits & Support

• Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support
• Free counselling service
• Comprehensive training and supervision
• Free on‑site parking
• Exclusive discounts with major retailers, restaurants & more via the Blue Light Card
• A supportive and accessible leadership team, always available for guidance and assistance
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Bereavement counselling
• Probate helpline
• Staff dental support
• Life cover
• Independent financial advice

Commitment to Diversity

Autism Anglia is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates where needed.

How To Apply

If you have a genuine passion for supporting and uplifting others, your next rewarding role at Autism Anglia could be just a few clicks away. Apply today, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For all enhanced DBS roles, we are permitted to seek access to spent convictions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013).