Female Additional Support Worker

Female Additional Support Worker, Cardiff

Salary: £12.60 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: As and when required Job Reference Number: ASW-CARDIFF Job Location: Wales Job Area: Cardiff Closing Date: 23rd February 2026

Autism Initiatives provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference to the lives of autistic people.

Looking to start a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team!

Becoming an Additional Support Worker with Autism Initiatives is a brilliant opportunity to work flexibly as you start your career in social care. Whether you have worked in social care before or not, we offer a supportive environment and ongoing training to support you in your new role.

• A good verbal and written communicator
• Patient, caring and supportive
• A passion to develop and learn new skills
• Ability to work to your own initiative and be a team player
• Able to work flexibly

As an Additional Support Worker, no two days are the same. The people we support are at the heart of everything we do, and our workers play a key role in encouraging them to live as independently as possible. They work in a variety of settings including supported living, resource centres and outreach. Our services create person‑centred support plans that include activities such as:

• Access to community activities such as local walks
• Trips to the park
• Swimming and going to the cinema
• Supporting people in their voluntary work

We offer a variety of shifts that you can fit around your lifestyle, including day shifts, night shifts and weekend work. Work searches are managed through our Worksearch app.

• Career progression opportunities
• Full initial training and ongoing development programme
• Enhanced DBS (paid by Autism Initiatives)
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with 24‑hour support

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The cost is paid by Autism Initiatives.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery. We are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer and encourage people with disabilities to apply. All applicants who tick ‘yes’ to having a disability, and who meet the essential criteria, will be invited to interview. If invited, our Recruitment Team will facilitate any reasonable adjustments.

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension, generous holiday entitlements, and an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward outstanding support, you will enjoy:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (cash towards medical costs, gym discounts, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Programme (free support on various subjects)
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme with flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wagestream financial planning and support App

Just complete a few quick details and someone from our friendly recruitment team will get in touch with you to help you find the right role to start your career with us.