Female Additional Support Worker, Cardiff
Salary: £12.60 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: As and when required Job Reference Number: ASW-CARDIFF Job Location: England Job Area: Cardiff Closing Date: 14th November 2025
About us
Autism Initiatives provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference to the lives of autistic people.
Our services focus on:
* Supporting people to be as independent as possible in their homes
* Supporting people to achieve and be successful
* Helping people to pursue their interests and enjoy their lives
* Enabling people to be active members of their communities
Who we are looking for
As an Additional Support Worker you will develop a trusting and respectful rapport with people with autism and support with personal care, whilst promoting and encouraging independence. You will also provide quality support which is personalised to individual health and well-being needs. The role will also involve promoting community engagement, enabling people with autism to be part of their local community. Activities could include going swimming, attending local cafes and coffee shops, or trips to the cinema.
We are looking for people who share and demonstrate our values. You may have a background or understanding of supporting autistic people, but if not don’t worry, we have great training and a friendly team to support you every step of the way.
Career highlights
* Career progression opportunities
* Full initial training and ongoing development programme to support you in your role.
* An enhanced DBS that we pay for
* Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
* Birthday day off
This role is advertised in line with sub paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.
If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking the “apply now” tab on the left.
The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
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