Support Worker Supported Living

Have you been inspired by looking after someone close to you or fancy a career change into something that makes a real difference.We have an exciting opportunity for amale Support Workerto join us in our remarkable supporting living model in Southbourne.

A Genuine Occupational Requirementapplies under Schedule 9 Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This role is thereforeonly open to malecandidates referring to the sex legally assigned at birth.

To be considered for this role you will need to have a Full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

Please note:Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.

The role:

Aspire in Southbourne is a supported living property where seven residents live independently in their own self-contained flatwhere we provide support through lifetransitions from living at home to living independently.

You could be assisting with everyday tasks from laundry weekly food shopping as well as encouraging with meal preparing and creating healthy food options.

The support doesnt just stop there! You would also help build their confidence in a wider setting from being on hand to provide advice with work placements as well as developing day to day interactions.

This role would suit someone with a warm attentive nature who is physically active and comfortable spending a lot of the day on their feet whilst having enthusiasm to empower the people we support so they can thrive.

Hours:

This would be a mixture of shifts between 7am 10pm -Monday - Sunday

This role would include alternate weekends and sleep ins (sleep ins come with an additional payment)

A support workers day 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 A day in the life of a support worker

Apply now:

If this role interests you wed love to hear from you! To apply it couldnt be simpler - just apply to complete the application If you have any questions please call the Talent Team on .

If you need any support

Carlywould be more than happy to help!

Start Date:April 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.