Community Support Worker

We are thrilled to have an opening for a male support worker to join our independent living model in this rewarding role youll be supporting an incredible group of three women and four men in their early to mid-twenties each living independently in their own self-contained flat while being part of a fun social and supportive community shared laughs and everyday achievements to encouraging independence and building confidence no two days are ever the same.

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 roleyou must hold a Full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

Please note:Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.

The role

Your role would be to help our residents transition from living at home to living more independently. You could be with preparing food laundry weekly food shopping providing advice about work placements and day to day colleague interaction day trips into the forest attending workshops and clubs cake tasting in local cafes or going to watch the football in the Brewhouse. The options are endless!

This role would suit someone who is active and comfortable spending a lot of the day on their feet and who is genuinely passionate about encouraging independence and empowering the people we support.

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

Hours

Full Time

Mixture of shifts between 7am 10pm -Monday Sunday on a two week rolling rota which will include working alternate weekends and sleep ins (sleep ins come with an additional payment)

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

Why join us

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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 supportCarlywould be more than happy to help!

Start Date:June 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.