Join Us as a Support Worker
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Daldorch Outreach and Short breaks. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Service
Our Outreach & Short Breaks service provides community support and/or traditional respite care for children and adults.
Community support can include long walks in the county, cinema trips, museums, swimming, chasing dinosaurs and many other activities based on the interests of the person supported.
Respite offers the person a break away from family, spending time with us relaxing, providing help with daily living chores, learning new skills and having new experiences.
We work closely with families and other support services to ensure we provide a positive and enjoyable time for each person during their time with us.
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 full-time position at 39 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.
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.
- 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.
Requirements
All staff are required to have a criminal background check. In line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration, successful candidates will work towards relevant qualifications.
Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application.
Applications for this role are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced, particularly those with a diagnosis of autism.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Agencies need not apply.
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