Senior Support Worker – Day Shift

Birkenhead - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Support Worker – Day Shift. St Georges Gardens

Location: Birkenhead Wirral
Salary: £17.52 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship
Please email your CV to

About Autism Pathways

Autism Pathways provides modern self-contained residential and supported living accommodations for adults with Autism designed to promote safety independence and choice.

The Service:

A purpose-built residential service designed to meet the complex needs of adults with autism and associated conditions. The service includes:

All accommodation consists of large modern self-contained individual apartments which include lounge/dining room Kitchen bedroom and bathroom.
High-quality person centred care and support developing bespoke pathways for all.
Non-restrictive assistive technology supporting safe care and promoting independence.
SMART homes which are robust safe energy-efficient technologically advanced and adaptable to meet each person’s needs.

The Role:

As a Senior Support Worker you’ll take a lead role in delivering high-quality person-centred care and support during daytime hours. You’ll support individuals to live with greater independence and dignity while guiding and mentoring your team to ensure consistent compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support the day team in delivering tailored care and support
Promote independence and choice through meaningful activities and routines
Build strong relationships with individuals families and professionals
Support with personal care emotional wellbeing and daily living skills
Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning
Ensure the environment remains safe clean and welcoming
Uphold Autism Pathways’ values and promote a person-centred approach

What We’re Looking For

Experienced and confident in supporting individuals with autism and complex needs
Leadership skills – able to guide and support a team effectively
Empathetic and proactive – passionate about making a difference
Reliable and resilient – able to manage behaviours and respond to challenges
Organised and detail-oriented – with strong observation and reporting skills
Flexible – willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends
Committed to development – open to training and progression opportunities

Experience in autism learning disabilities or complex behavioural needs is essential. A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).

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.

Senior Support Worker – Day Shift. St Georges Gardens Location: Birkenhead Wirral Salary: £17.52 per hour Hours: 35 hours per week Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorshipPlease email your CV to About Autism PathwaysAutism Pathways provides modern self-contained residential and support...