We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day, in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner-occupiers, living alone or with others.
We have come a long way, but there is still much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation, and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions, and build a society that works for autistic people.
Visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking Support Workers with a passion for working with our fantastic teams. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people, but if not, we offer a comprehensive training program to help you achieve a fulfilling job. You may have personal experience, a desire to work with, or real-life experience supporting autistic individuals. Experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting is preferred. If you share our values and are committed to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Your working pattern will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, including evening and weekend work.
This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week, with a salary of £23,492.04 per annum.
The role includes:
* Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
* Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
* Developing individuals' homemaking skills and personal chores
* Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults
Possession of a driving license (minimum one year) is desirable.
Please click here for a Job Description
What we can offer you:
* Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
* 33 days annual leave (including Public Holidays) with options to buy or sell leave
* Excellent induction, training, and development programs, including autism awareness training
* Online staff discount scheme for various benefits such as cycle to work, season ticket loans, and shopping discounts at major retailers
* Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff)
* Life Assurance at 2x your base salary
* Flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension, and salary deduction loans
* Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance and counselling programs
* Free access to the Headspace mindfulness app, with the option to enroll friends or family
* Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
* Enhanced overtime pay, including additional payments for sleep-in and on-call duties
* Join the Team Scheme: refer a friend and receive £200
Where you will be working:
Merlewood House, Great Harwood, Lancashire
Application process:
When submitting a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification, and include information demonstrating your suitability for the role.
For more information, contact Gale Carroll, Service Manager, at gale.carroll@nas.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.
Additional requirements:
All staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check, either via the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months, is preferred but not essential.
Applications are encouraged from anyone qualified and experienced for the role, especially those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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