Support Worker

This is a Domiciliary Support Worker position, involving visiting multiple individuals during a shift, therefore a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.

Locations we cover : Melksham, Chippenham, Devizes and surrounding areas

Autonomy Care support young people and adults in their day-to-day lives, helping them to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of their own homes while ensuring that their wellbeing, and care needs are met, 24 hours a day.

Join us and you can expect

Monday to Friday 7.00am to 8.00pm £12.85 per hour

Monday to Friday 8.00pm to 10.00pm £13.50 per hour

Saturday and Sunday 7.00am to 8.00pm £13.50 per hour

Saturday and Sunday 8.00pm to 10.00pm £14.50 per hour

Benefits

Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 when you recommend someone who joins the team.

Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives — a truly meaningful role.

Access to Blue Light Card discounts, giving you savings on shopping, travel, entertainment and more.

Confidential 24/7 Support Line — Access professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it

‘Good’ grading CQC bonus £125 per inspection. £250 for an ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.

Your development matters to us. From your first day through every stage of your journey, we provide the training, guidance and opportunities you need to progress.

Long-service rewards to celebrate your commitment

5

Years

£100

10

Years

£250

15

Years

£500

20

Years

£1000

Shifts

Between 7am and 10pm

Working alternate weekends is essential

1 x 37.5 hour contract available

Job description

Everyday tasks such as shopping, sitting services and light housework to encourage self-help skills

Creating fun and engaging activities

Assisting with cooking and support in the kitchen

Assisting with fantastic days out with our service users

Assisting with personal care with our service users

Completing relevant documentation

About you

You will

Hold a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Have previous care experience

We are looking for people who are

Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisions

Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someones life

Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.

If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.

If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We are a disability confident employer

We are a mental health at work committed employer

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.