Position Overview
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: NJC Grade E SCP 12-17 £28,598 - £31,022 per annum
Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026 at 12 noon
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic support worker to join the specialist Autism Team in Blackpool. This is a growing team made up of five qualified Social Workers, one Case Assessor and four Support Workers.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with team colleagues and other agencies including police, probation, care providers, health colleagues and services within Blackpool Council.
* Work with adults identified as autistic and provide support to families and informal carers of autistic adults.
* Assist in the assessment of needs and support of autistic adults.
* Collaborate with multi-agency partners.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Reference history of at least two years.
* Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
* Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order (certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed).
Other Information
To discuss this opportunity informally, please contact Elaine Matchett (Team Manager) or Sarah Bramhall (Deputy Team Manager) on 01253 478144.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults.
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