About the Service
Merlewood House in Great Harwood Lancashire is a specialist residential service for autistic adults and additional learning disabilities or other complex needs. Residents receive expert support enabling them to live happy and fulfilled lives, develop the most important skills, and access activities they enjoy in the local 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
- Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
- Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
What We’re Looking For
- An inspiring positive attitude toward supporting vulnerable people
- Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
- Personal experience or a passion for helping others
Working Hours & Flexibility
This is a full‑time position: 37 hours per week. The working pattern will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, including evening and weekend working. Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.
Qualifications and Background Checks
All staff must 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 is not essential. The National Autistic Society requires a criminal background check for all staff.
What We Can Offer You
- Auto‑enrolled pension scheme
- 33 days annual leave, including public holidays (you can buy or sell leave each year)
- Great induction and training, including autism training
- Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple)
- Cash plan for permanent staff
- Flexible benefits: private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension
- 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
- Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
- Enhanced overtime, and payments for sleep‑in and on‑call (if applicable)
- £200 referral bonus for successful referrals
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Application Process
When writing your supporting statement, look at the job description and person specification, and tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
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