Support Worker - Scotland Assessment Centre

National Autistic Society; Catrine; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolled pension

33 days annual leave

Induction and autism training

Staff discounts

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking compassionate Support Workers for our Scotland Assessment Centre at the Catrine site. Roles involve helping people live their best lives by following individual support plans, with flexible shifts across day parts.

Training and DBS checks are provided, and there is a strong focus on safeguarding and inclusive, person-centred care. We offer a range of benefits including pension, generous annual leave, and a supportive, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles is valued.
• Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support activity participation and independence in daily life.
• Follow support plans and routines to help service users.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Job description

Support Worker - Scotland Assessment Centre

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

Support Worker Scotland Assessment Centre

25th November 2026

9.30am to 12pm OR 2pm to 4.30pm

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people. We have a number of fantastic rewarding Support Worker opportunities at our Catrine & Daldorch services. We are looking for people who are caring, reliable and want to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people.

If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/

About the Service

Based at our rural site on Sorn Road, Catrine, our service provides a combination of housing support and care at home, empowering individuals to exercise their rights, make choices, achieve personal outcomes and actively participate in their local communities.

Set within extensive grounds, the service includes a mix of self-contained and shared homes, outdoor spaces, and specialist communal facilities including sensory and arts-and-crafts rooms. You'll become part of a large, supportive multidisciplinary team that includes Managers, Team Leaders, Senior Support Workers, Support Workers and dedicated administrative and support staff.

To help deliver the highest quality support, the service also benefits from specialist input from Speech and Language Therapy, Positive Behaviour Support and Continuous Improvement professionals.

Our service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and successful candidates will be expected to work flexibly across the shift pattern. Due to the rural location and limited public transport links, applicants should consider travel arrangements when applying.

About the Role

Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
• Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome

We have various positions available, full-time and part time (£13.45 per hour)

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred

What we can offer you

• Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
• Extra Pay – Enhanced overtime, plus payments for sleep-in and on-call (if applicable to the role).
• Refer a Friend – Get £200 when you refer someone.

About our application process

Your application will be reviewed, and if shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a telephone screen with a member of the Recruitment Team.

If successful, you’ll be invited to join us on the assessment and must be available on 25th November 2026 at 9.30am to 12pm OR 2pm to 4.30pm.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme