Job Introduction
Autism Support Worker
Location – Worcester
£12.71 per hour
Closing Date 1st May 2026
Role Description
Gray Healthcare are recruiting Support Workers, within the Worcester area of Worcestershire, to support a Male who has a diagnosis of Autism and Learning disability.
The person we support lives independently in their own home receiving 2-2-1 support 24 hours a day.
The person we support is supported by a mixed team of male and female on mixed shifts of days, waking nights and sleeps.
The person we support enjoys interacting with his staff team by doing activities with them in the community and enjoys watching his favourite tv shows.
We are recruiting drivers only for this role as the individual we support will have a mobility vehicle to access the community.
Support Worker Required Skills and Experience
1. Full UK Driving License – Essential.
2. Social care experience, ideally within Autism and Learning Disabilities and with some experience of supporting individuals with mental health needs such as anxiety.
3. Experience supporting individuals with behaviours perceived as challenging.
4. Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments.
5. Experience adapting communication skills, verbal and non-verbal, to aid understanding of the supported individual.
6. Motivated to promote engagement in meaningful activity
7. A desire to support the individual in their cultural and spiritual needs
8. Good literacy and numeracy skills
9. You must have current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship.
10. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Working Hours
36 hour contract 3 x 12 hour days shifts from 8am to 8pm + 1sleep in shift
Induction and Training
We provide an initial week of training which is a combination of online training. (Company induction, systems, and Medication.) Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK which is a PBS approach to least restrictive practice, this is a therapeutic and proven alternative to restraint dominant approaches. You will then complete the person-centred training, specific to the person that you are supporting. Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare, and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us.
Benefits
11. Highly competitive salary
12. Fully paid induction and training
13. Company pension
14. Professional development
15. Westfield Health Plan
16. Blue light card
17. Additional annual leave with each year's service up to a maximum of 33 days
About Us
Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes - into their own communities – giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support package for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs.
We're passionate about delivering exceptional care. You can see our commitment firsthand by visiting our website, where you'll find our latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating and detailed inspection reports.