Support Worker

This advert is for one full time Support Worker position based in Burnham on Sea.

The salary for this role is £25,974.00.

Who we are :

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on 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.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do :  (url removed) /

Who we are looking for :

We are seeking an inspirational Support Worker to join our team and help shape the future of our Supported living service in Burnham on Sea.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in revitalizing person-centred activities and ensuring every individual we support achieves their fullest potential.

This service provides care and support to adults with autism living in 6 supported living settings. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people but if not, we have a fantastic training programme that will get you on your way to achieving a fulfilling job that will beat most out there. You may have a personal connection, a desire to work with or real-life experiences working with autistic people.

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

The role includes :

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals- Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community- Develop individuals home making skills and personal chores- Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults

Please click here for a Job Description

What we can offer you :

Where you will be working :

Community Services in Burnham-on-sea.

About our application process :

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact insert : Lauren Wood, Deputy Manager, (url removed)

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults, 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 those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer. INDAS