Support Worker

Autism Unlimited; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A support services provider in Poole is looking for a female support worker to join their adult services team. You will assist a young gentleman with personal care, medication, and daily activities, ensuring he feels safe and comfortable. The ideal candidate will be patient, calm, and have a Full UK manual driving licence along with access to a vehicle. This part-time position requires 25.5 hours a week, including shifts from 7 am to 10 pm. The role starts in March 2026 and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Great benefits

Additional payment for sleep-ins

Qualifications

• You must hold a Full UK manual driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
• Experience in personal care and supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to implement boundaries for a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a young gentleman with daily routines and personal care.
• Assist with medication administration and meal preparation.
• Maintain accurate records regarding care plans and activities.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Life skills sharing

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a female support worker to join our adult services team in Poole, where you'll be supporting a young gentleman.

Please note: Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.

A Genuine Occupational Requirement applies under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This role is therefore only open to female candidates, referring to the sex legally assigned at birth.

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

The role

Myles lives independently in his own home in Poole. He communicates both verbally and through visual aids such as PECS cards, signs and gestures, giving him his own unique way of sharing his thoughts and preferences.

He enjoys a range of activities, such as:

• Singing his heart out at karaoke night.
• Relaxing at the cinema watching the latest film.
• Challenging his support workers to a game of bowling.
• On quieter days, Myles likes to unwind at home watching his favourite Marvel movies or spending quality time with his family.

Myles receives 1:1 support and relies on his support staff. He requires assistance with personal care, medication and meal preparation.

Our ideal candidate would be someone who is calm, patient and confident with implementing boundaries which ensure Myles feels safe. Routine and consistency is very important to Myles as this helps him understand what is happening throughout the day.

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 to ensure their wellbeing.

Hours and conditions

Hours: 25.5 hours per week

This would be a mixture of shifts between 7am – 10pm, Monday to Sunday.

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

Day in the life of a Support Worker

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 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.

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Application and start date

If this role interests you, we’d love to hear from you! To apply it couldn’t be simpler — just ‘apply’ to complete the application process. If you have any questions, please call the Talent Team on 01202 084834.

If you need any support, Carly would be more than happy to help!

Start Date: March 2026

Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all of our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with 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 successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.