Support worker

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 
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Bristol Outreach Service. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

Visit our website to find out more about who we are:  

About the Service 

We are looking for Support Workers to join our friendly team at our Bristol Outreach Service. Bristol Outreach is one of our south west based services where we support autistic adults in their own homes and communities to develop skills that promote their health and wellbeing, inclusion in their local community and greater independence. Please note for this role you must be able to drive and have a car you can use while working.

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 

• Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, room cleaning, train and bus journeys)  
• Support accessing chosen activities (gym, hiking, volunteering, pool, darts)  
• Record detailed and accurate digital support notes

What We’re Looking For 

• For you to 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 part-time position at 36 hours per week.  

Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and may include evening and weekend working. 

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) and your own car is essential.

What we can offer you 

• Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.  
• AnnualLeave – 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 (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).  
• 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. 

About our application process 

When you write your supporting statement:  

• Look at the job description and person specification. 
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role. 
• Give examples if you can. 

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications. 

For questions about this vacancy, please contact Lea Viljoen, hiring manager, at 

To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential. 

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.   

Important Information 

Agencies need not apply. 

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas. 

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.