Support Worker

Support Worker Days. Autism Pathways

• Salary: £14.26 per hour
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Shifts: 8:00am - 10:00pm. Due to the length of these shifts applicants must be flexible and able to work long days.
• Please note: We do not provide sponsorship

About Autism Pathways

Autism Pathways is a specialist provider of high-quality accommodation and support for adults with autism and complex needs. We are proud to be launching a brand-new purpose-built residential service in Hawarden. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on a flexible basis and contribute to a truly person-centred environment.

The Role: What You’ll Be Doing

As a Support Worker you’ll be at the heart of someone’s daily life. You’ll work closely with individuals to help them live safely confidently and independently—whether that’s supporting them with personal care helping them prepare meals or joining them in community-based activities.

Your role will be varied meaningful and deeply rewarding. You’ll be part of a team that provides:

• Daily living support – assisting with routines such as cooking cleaning and personal hygiene
• Emotional and behavioural support – helping individuals manage complex behaviours with patience and understanding
• Community engagement – supporting individuals to access activities appointments and social opportunities
• Communication and advocacy – helping individuals express their needs and preferences
• Monitoring and documentation – keeping accurate records and contributing to care plans
• Safety and wellbeing – ensuring the environment is safe and supportive using assistive technology and SMART home features

You’ll be working in a highly structured setting with 1:1 2:1 or 3:1 support ratios tailored activity programmes and purpose-built apartments designed for both safety and independence.

What We’re Looking For

• Empathetic and patient – able to build trust and offer consistent compassionate support
• Resilient and calm under pressure – confident in managing behaviours that may be challenging
• Team players – collaborative communicative and supportive of colleagues
• Flexible and reliable – willing to work a range of shifts including weekends
• Committed to learning – open to training and development including working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Experience in autism learning disabilities or complex behavioural needs is desirable but not essential. What matters most is your attitude values and willingness to make a difference.

Autism Pathways employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid and get money management tips too
• Specialist training - on-going face-to-face training tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work

Autism Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates LGBTQ as well as non-binary candidates and those with experience of mental health.

Required Skills:

Personal care Meal preparation Community-based activities support Daily living support Emotional support Behavioural support Community engagement Communication Advocacy Monitoring and documentation Care plan contribution Safety and wellbeing Use of assistive technology Use of SMART home features Empathy Patience Behavioural management Collaboration Communication Reliability Training and development Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care