Relief Support Worker (Bank)

Join Autism Together, one of the UK's leading charities dedicated to supporting people with Autism. For over 50 years, we have been providing exceptional services across the Wirral and NW Cheshire, helping individuals develop to their full potential and build brighter futures.

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Relief Support Workers to join our flexible bank team. In this rewarding role, you will make a tangible difference in the lives of the people we support, empowering them to live fulfilling lives. You will work across our diverse services, including complex care settings, assisting with everything from daily activities and personal care to leisure pursuits and appointments.

This position offers you the freedom to choose your own shifts, including daytime, evening, and waking night patterns. You'll receive full, paid, award-winning training to equip you with the skills needed to provide outstanding support. If you have recent UK healthcare experience and a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

As a Relief Support Worker, your day-to-day will be dynamic and person-centred. You'll support individuals with a range of activities, from attending work or day services to enjoying leisure activities in the community. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, administering medication (with full training), preparing meals, and maintaining a comfortable home environment.

This role is perfect for someone seeking flexibility and variety, as you choose when you work across our different services. It's a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in social care, particularly in understanding and supporting autistic individuals. You will learn to support people through anxious times and help them engage with the world, seeing the positive impact of your work first hand. It’s more than a job; it’s a chance to empower people and be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation.

Hours: Work as part of our team of Flexible Support Workers (Bank/Relief) choosing when you work. Our daytime shifts are typically long days 07:00-22:00 or half days 07:30-1600 or 16:00-22:00 although this may vary from service to service. Waking night shifts are typically 20:00-08:00 or 21:30-07:30.

Work across our regional area 1,2 and 3 services to include complex care

Accompany the people we support to leisure and personal activities or appointments

Support people to attend work or daytime activities - often in our own Day Services

Help to maintain good domestic standards within the service (house) – encouraging the service user to participate in all domestic activities.

Help with personal care if required

Update paperwork/online care systems and other administration tasks as needed

Prepare meals for or with the people we support – ensuring they have a healthy and balanced diet.

Administer medication as and when required (full training provided)

Support people through times when they are feeling anxious and display risk behaviours

Due to a high volume of applications, we may need to close this vacancy earlier than expected. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to be considered We want our Support Workers to be: willing to learn about autism and the work of a support worker able to make a real positive difference to the lives of the people we support great team player able to work flexible hours over shift patterns be reliable ( key for relief workers ) Benefits: 28 days paid annual leave (paid monthly based on hours worked). Free DBS check Free meals when in work Blue Light Discount Card access Numerous discounts at local shops, restaurants and leisure facilities Access to a defined contribution pension scheme (NEST) with a contribution from the organisation

willing to learn about autism and the work of a support worker

able to make a real positive difference to the lives of the people we support

great team player

able to work flexible hours over shift patterns

be reliable ( key for relief workers )

28 days paid annual leave (paid monthly based on hours worked).

Free DBS check

Free meals when in work

Blue Light Discount Card access

Numerous discounts at local shops, restaurants and leisure facilities

Access to a defined contribution pension scheme (NEST) with a contribution from the organisation