Weekend Support Worker

Join our Supportive and Lively Community at Greenways! Greenways is our residential home, just two minutes away from the centre of Highcliffe. Our team is growing in which we are looking for a weekend Support Worker to join us on a part time basis working 22 hours per week. Please note: Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role you must hold a Full UK driving licence, however access to your own vehicle is not essential. The role: At Greenways, you’ll have the rewarding opportunity to support four friendly and energetic gentlemen. Many of our residents have shared their lives together from school through to adulthood — a truly special journey that you’ll be proud to be part of. Our home is a vibrant and engaging environment, full of energy and activity. Our residents love a wide range of activities, including bowling, swimming, forest picnics, cycling, and even horse riding! One of the most exciting recent highlights was a fun night out at a nightclub in Southampton! 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 of work 22 hours per week Week 1: Saturday – 8am – 4pm Sunday – 3pm – 10pm Week 2: Friday – 8am – 3pm Saturday – 8am – 10pm Sunday – 8am – 3pm At the heart of everything we do is promoting the independence of the person we support, and ensuring we have a relaxed, empathetic and encouraging team working with us helps us achieve this aim. Take a look at a day in the life of Dom one of our residents Why join us? * Blue Light discount card * A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development * Sleep in rate between £50 – £80 * Overtime enhanced rate * A generous employee referral scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer! * 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring. * The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period. * All colleagues have access to an internal learning portal so you can increase your skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you the most. * Cycle to work scheme * Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays) * Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental. * A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information. * We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health. Apply now: If being a Support Worker sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply it couldn’t be simpler – just ‘apply’ to complete the application process. Or If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed). Our Commitment We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all 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