Are you eager about making a difference in the lives of young adults? We have a rewarding opportunity for a Part-Time Female Support Worker to join our Adult Services Programme based in Southbourne.
You'll be supporting seven vibrant residents — three females and four males — in their early to mid-twenties. Each person lives in their own self-contained flat, as part of our supported living model.
The Role:
Aspire offers young adults a vital transition from living at home to achieving independence. As a Support Worker, you’ll provide personalised, day-to-day support tailored to the needs of each resident. The people you’ll be working with may have Autism, ADHD, or other associated learning needs, and your support will play a key role in helping them build confidence and essential life skills.
Please note: Due to the specific needs of the people we support, we are only able to accept applications from female candidates for this position.
If you're compassionate, reliable, and eager to empower others, we’d love to hear from you!
As part of your role, you could be:
* Assisting with food shopping and creating nutritional meals
* Providing advice and support regarding work placements
* Joining in on creative and social clubs and activities
* Heading out for a day of adventure in the forest
* Visiting local cafes or going for a walk around the shops
This role is perfect for someone with a warm, caring approach and a keen eye for detail—someone who enjoys staying active and is passionate about empowering others to live more independently.
Hours of work:
22 hours per week, including shifts between 7am – 10pm, alternate weekends, and sleep-ins (additional payment for sleep-ins).
A day in the life of a Support Worker includes:
* Sharing skills and knowledge to enable independence
* Maintaining accurate records regarding care plans, finances, appointments, and medication
* Following and adapting support plans based on individual needs
* Providing personal care, including hygiene, bathing, and medication support
* Opportunities for career development and training
* Employee referral scheme earning £400 per successful referral
* 12-week induction with training, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring
* Option to complete an accredited qualification after probation
* Access to an internal learning portal for skill development
* Cycle to work scheme
* Specialist training in areas like total communication and positive behaviour techniques
* Up to 33 days annual leave (pro-rata)
* Benefits portal with discounts, cashback healthcare plan, and more
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders support
Apply now:
If you’re interested in becoming a Support Worker, please apply online. For support with your application, contact Carly who will be happy to assist.
Our commitment:
We value diversity and encourage applications from everyone. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants with disabilities. Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce based on qualifications and fit, without discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, or other protected characteristics. All candidates will undergo relevant employment checks.
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