About the Service
Clayton Brook House in Accrington, Lancashire, is a specialist residential service for autistic adults who have additional learning disabilities or other complex needs. We offer high-quality packages of care and support which enable people to develop their independence and make the most of the many opportunities available to them.

About the Role
We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers. Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
• Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)

What We’re Looking For

• To inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome

Working Pattern
This advert is for a full-time position at 37 hours per week. Your working pattern will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, including evening and weekend working.

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.

What We Can Offer You

• Annual Leave – accrued annual leave paid to you on hours worked
• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training
• Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more
• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends
• Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts

Application Process
Look at the job description and person specification, tell us how your skills and experience match the role, and give examples if you can. We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. An Enhanced DBS Check on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months is preferable but not essential.

Applications are particularly welcome from autistic people. We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Agencies need not apply. The National Autistic Society is unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.