Female Support Worker - Supported Living

Have you been inspired by looking after someone close to you or fancy a career change into something that makes a real difference. We have an exciting opportunity for a Female Support Worker to join us in our remarkable supporting living model in Southbourne. You’ll have the opportunity to build confidence, learn practical skills and gain hands-on experience.

The service supports seven young adults, each living in their own self-contained flat, while receiving the right level of support to help them achieve their personal goals.

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To be considered for this role you must hold a Full UK manual driving licence. 

Please note: Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship. 

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The role:

Aspire in Southbourne is a supported living property where seven residents live independently in their own self-contained flat where we provide support through life transitions from living at home to living independently. 

You would be assisting with everyday tasks from laundry, weekly food shopping as well as encouraging with meal preparation and creating healthy food options. The support doesn’t just stop there! You would also help build their confidence in a wider setting, from being on hand to provide advice with work placements, as well as developing day to day interactions.This role would suit someone with a warm, attentive nature, who is physically active and comfortable spending a lot of the day on their feet, whilst having enthusiasm to empower the people we support so they can thrive.

​You’ll also be required to maintain support records, including care plans, finances, appointments and medication records. You’ll also follow individual support plan, ensuring the people we support feel comfortable, happy and supported, while using your own skills and life experience to encourage independence and develop good life skills within the community.

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Hours: Full Time and Part Time available

You would be required to work a mixture of shift which will vary between 7am - 10pm, on a 2 week rolling rota.

This will include working alternative weekends and completing sleep ins, (sleep ins come with an additional payment.)

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Why join us?

See how we take care of our team- explore our great benefits ​online!

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Here from our team!

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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. If you need any support,

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 Carly would be more than happy to help! 

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Start date: November 2026

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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.