Package Description: 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.
Join Us as a Support Worker – Nights at Kingsley House, Devon. We provide high‑quality residential and day services for autistic adults, supporting them to develop vocational and life skills.
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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
- Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
- Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)
Qualifications and Experience
- Personal experience or passion for helping others, especially vulnerable people
- Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
- Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred
- Part‑time position: 22 hours per week with flexible working pattern, including weekend work
- Must be able to carry out a criminal background check; possession of an Enhanced DBS Check (updated or within last 12 months) preferred
- Equal opportunities: suitable candidates of all backgrounds are welcome, including autistic individuals
Benefits
- Pension – Auto‑enrolled pension scheme
- Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). Allow buying or selling leave each year
- Training – Induction, training and autism training
- Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, etc.
- Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff
- Life Assurance – 2x base salary
- Flexible Benefits – private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension
- Support – 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
- Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for employee and up to 3 family/friends
- Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts
- Extra Pay – Enhanced overtime, sleep‑in and on‑call payments where applicable
- Refer a Friend – £200 reward for successful referral
Legal and Equality Information
The National Autistic Society is an equal opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. We do not sponsor work visas and agencies need not apply.
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