Support Workers

We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers. Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines. What You'll Do

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
• Support life skills& independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)
  
  For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome, 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.
Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred, To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, 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.

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Clayton Brook House If you share our values and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/ About the Service Clayton Brook House in Accrington, Lancashire, is a specialist residential service for autistic adults who have additional learning disabilities or other complex needs. We offer high-quality packages of care and support which enable people to develop their independence and make the most of the many opportunities available to them.


• Annual Leave-accrued annual leave paid to you on hours worked
• Training- Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts- Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Support- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness- Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card- Eligibility for discounts.