Autism Support Worker

Autism Support Worker – Paignton
Company:
Accomplish Group

Location:

Paignton, Devon TQ4

Hours:

40 per week

Salary: £12.60 – £13.30 per hour

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join our brand‑new supported living service in Paignton, specifically supporting individuals with autism. If you have experience working with people on the autism spectrum and a passion for empowering individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives, this is the role for you.

• Provide consistent support to individuals with autism, assisting with daily routines, activities, and ensuring a structured and predictable environment.
• Support individuals to develop life skills and greater independence, encouraging participation in hobbies, social activities, and community integration.
• Help manage healthcare needs, including attending medical appointments, administering medication, and monitoring wellbeing.
• Teach practical life skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, and household management.
• Foster positive social interactions, provide emotional support, promote self‑regulation, and help build confidence in social settings.
• Use autism‑specific techniques and strategies to support sensory needs and manage behaviours, ensuring a safe and calming environment.
• Assist with personal care tasks when required, promoting dignity and respecting individual preferences.
• Help with domestic tasks, including cleaning, cooking, and maintaining a comfortable living environment.

• Prior experience supporting individuals with autism in settings such as supported living or residential care.
• Knowledge of autism spectrum conditions and related communication, behavior, and sensory processing challenges.
• Experience with autism‑specific approaches and strategies to support individuals’ needs.
• Person‑centred, compassionate attitude, adapting support to each individual’s strengths and preferences.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs and a structured routine.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with families, professionals, and support networks.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Annual leave: 5.6 weeks inclusive of 8 public holidays.
• DBS check fully paid, including renewals.
• QCF qualifications and career development opportunities.
• Circle wellbeing hub with exercise advice, healthy eating tips, counselling, and savings.
• Access to a Blue Light card offering discounts on groceries, holidays, cars, and more.
• National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) pension scheme with up to 3% match.
• Fair and competitive pay as a Real Living Wage Employer.
• £500 referral bonus for successful referrals.
• Full induction and introductory programme.

Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its three divisions:
Accomplish (specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries), Keys (education and care for children and families), and Peak (indoor and outdoor adventure activities). We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and offer veteran‑friendly policies, including a veterans peer support network and military awareness training.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career. No agencies please. Applicants must be over the age of 18.