Support Worker (Male Only)
đź“Ť Salisbury, Wiltshire | Full-Time | Up to ÂŁ, per year
We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist supported living provider for a male Autism Support Worker to support a non-verbal adult with autism and complex emotional needs in his own home.
This role is male only due to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 0.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.
đź’· Support Worker Pay & Benefits
1. ÂŁ. per hour (enhanced rate due to senior responsibility)
2. Up to ÂŁ, annual package (based on full rota commitment)
3. Sleep-ins paid at ÂŁ. per night
4. 6 weeks fully paid annual leave (above statutory)
5. Free enhanced DBS
6. Paid training & shadowing
7. Pension and potential pay reviews
đź’¬ Weekend hours are open to negotiation.
The advertised salary is based on completing all scheduled weekends. A reduced weekend commitment can be agreed, with the overall salary adjusted accordingly.
đź•’ Support Worker Shift Pattern (Structured Annual Rota)
Standard Week (No Worked Weekend)
8. paid day hours + 4 sleep-ins
9. Monday: Evening shift from approx. 8:pm + sleep‑in
10. Tuesday–Thursday:
11. Morning: 8:am–:am
12. Evening: 6:pm–sleep‑in
13. Friday: 8:am–:am
Week With a Worked Weekend
14. .5 paid day hours + 6 sleep-ins
15. Friday: 2:pm–sleep‑in
16. Saturday: 8:am–6:pm
17. Sunday: :am–sleep‑in
18. Monday: 8:am–2:pm
19. Only 8 weekends per year
20. Not a live-in role
21. Annual rota provided well in advance
đźš— Support Worker Role
You’ll provide hands-on, person-centred support and assist the Service Team Manager with the day-to-day running of this bespoke service. When the manager is off shift, you’ll act as the senior support presence on site.
22. No regular medication or personal care required
23. Company automatic car provided while on shift
24. Permanent, long-term role in a highly specialist environment
✅ Support Worker What You’ll Need
25. Full UK driving licence (automatic acceptable)
26. Clear spoken English
27. Reliability, flexibility and a genuinely caring nature
28. No experience required — full training provided
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.
🔍 Support Worker Recruitment Process
Due to the complex nature of the role, the client operates a thorough recruitment process to ensure the right match:
29. Initial phone call to discuss the role
30. – minute meet and greet with the service user and Service Team Manager, followed by a first interview
31. Second interview (approx. 2 hours) with more in‑depth discussion about the service
32. Third and fourth interviews, giving candidates additional time to spend with the service user and Service Team Manager, helping both parties assess compatibility and working style in a relaxed, supportive setting
33. Paid training and shadow shifts commence if an offer is made
Candidates are encouraged to spend time with the service user and team before committing, ensuring the placement is right for everyone.
🧠Why Apply?
This is a unique, person-centred role offering stability, strong team support and the opportunity to build a meaningful long-term career. Personality, consistency and integrity matter more than experience.