Residential Support Worker

Are you considering a career change seeking a role that allows you to make a meaningful impact or have personal experience supporting a friend or family member and now wish to pursue a career in social care If so we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are recruiting for aSupport Worker to join ussupporting four incredible residents living in Crewkerne.

Please note:Autism Unlimited is unable to providevisa sponsorshipfor this role.

The role

Middle Path is home to four fantastic people each with their own unique personalities and support needs. Our welcoming main bungalow accommodates two female residents and one male resident while a self-contained annex offers another male resident the opportunity to enjoy greater independence and personal space in a supportive environment.

In this role you will play an active part in enriching the daily lives of the people we support. Youll get involved in a wide range of activities that promote confidence well-being and independence including:

• Relaxing day trips to the seaside

• Friendly fun-filled games of bowling

• Meals out and exploring local restaurants

• Calmer days spent gardening or getting creative with arts and crafts

Some residents may at times display behaviours that challenge but youll receive comprehensive training and ongoing guidance to help you feel confident and capable in responding to any situation.

At the heart of everything we do is promoting the independence of the person we support and ensuring we have a relaxed empathetic and encouraging team working with us helps us achieve this aim.

As a valued member of our team your role will involve a mix of meaningful support from helping with daily routines like food preparation shopping and personal care to accompanying residents as they access the community and pursue their interests. You may also assist with administering medication.

Hours of work

7am 10pm (shifts)

This role would include working alternate weekends

A day in the life of a Support Worker would include:

• Sharing your skills and life knowledge with the people we support to enable good life skills and independence when living in the community
• Maintaining consistent and accurate records regarding care plans finances appointments and medication
• Following the support plan in plan for each person we support to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy adapting this as required based on change in behaviour
• Providing some elements of personal care from personal hygiene prompts helping to bath and wash medication

See what it is like to support someone at AU!

Why join us

See how we take care of our team- explore our great benefitsonline!

Apply now:

If you have any questions or want to discuss the role moreplease call the Talent Team on .

Carly would be happy to help!

Closing date: January 2026

Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Wewillensurethatallourrecruitment andselectionpracticesreflectthis. Anyonewith any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race colour sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status veteran status disability age religion or any other classification protected by law.

All successfulcandidateswillbesubject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.