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 relevant safeguarding checks.
Join Us as a Support Worker
Park View is a residential service in Burnham on Sea for four autistic adults. There is a self‑contained flat within the home and the main house will be shared between three individuals when the home is fully occupied. It provides an ideal environment for autistic people and with the help of our fully trained and experienced staff we can enable individuals to acquire skills to live more independently.
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
- Inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people
- Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
- Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome
This advert is for a permanent position at 15 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 preferred.
Requirements
- Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant safeguarding checks.
- Possession of a criminal background check is required. An Enhanced DBS Check within the last 12 months is preferable but not essential.
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 (Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
- Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
- Life Assurance – 2× 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.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Agencies need not apply. We cannot provide sponsorship for Visas.
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