Support Workers

National Autistic Society; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolled pension

33 days annual leave (buy/sell)

Excellent induction and autism-focused

Staff discounts (online)

Cash plan for permanent staff

Life Assurance - 2x salary

Private health options

Dental insurance

Holiday trading

Enhanced pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Headspace access for staff and family

Blue Light Card discounts

Enhanced overtime and sleep-in/on-call

Refer a Friend £200

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a caring and reliable Support Worker for our South Manchester site. You will help people live their best lives by following individual support plans and daily routines, while ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing.

Role involves shift planning, supervising staff, and building strong relationships with individuals, families and external professionals. Flexible evenings/weekends and a driving licence are required; enhanced DBS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of autism, safeguarding and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Experience mentoring staff and supervising teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support and promote safety, dignity and wellbeing while helping individuals achieve their goals.
• Mentor and support staff, taking responsibility for shift planning, supervising team members and contributing to smooth service operation.
• Build relationships with individuals, families and external professionals, promoting inclusion and community participation.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities, including autistic people, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of autism, safeguarding and relevant regulatory frameworks; ability to work proactively and independently.
• Be a positive role model with strong organisational skills and support staff development.

Skills

Person-centred care

Shift planning

Team mentoring

Disability support

Autism awareness

Communication

Independent working

Job description

Our centre in South Manchester has two sites, Anglo House and Victoria House, which provide outcome-based support in the heart of the community.

About the Role

We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers. Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support, ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing while helping individuals achieve their goals.
• Mentor and support staff, taking responsibility for shift planning, supervising team members and contributing to the smooth running of the service.
• Build strong relationships with individuals, families, and external professionals, championing inclusion and community participation.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities, including autistic people, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of autism, safeguarding, and relevant legislative or regulatory frameworks, with the ability to work proactively and independently.
• A positive role model with strong organisational skills, able to support staff development and adapt to changing priorities.
• This advert is for a part‑time position at 18 hours hours per week. Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and will include evening and weekend working. Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is essential., 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.
• The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a
• 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 refer someone.