Senior Support Worker

Are you ready to take the next step in your care career? This is your chance to make a real difference as a male Senior Support Worker in Bournemouth, guiding a dedicated team and helping people lead fulfilling, more independent lives.

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As a Senior Support Worker, you will assist the Deputy Manager to help drive the success of the service by creating a positive, supportive environment where both the people we support and your team can thrive.

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​To be considered for this role you must hold a Full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

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​​A day in the life of a Senior Support Worker would include:

• Supporting the smooth running of the service, ensuring we promote the growth of the people we support
• Work closely with the Registered Manager, demonstrating best practice
• Providing guidance and direction to colleagues/ new starters
• Continuously reviewing care plans ensuring exciting updates and progress are always recorded
• Completing medication audits
• Ordering medication when needed
• Being on call (on a rota basis)
• Managing staff spot checks

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Hours: ​Full Time - 38 hours per work

This would be a mixture of shifts between 8am – 10pm, Monday – Sunday.

You would be required to work alternate weekends and complete sleep ins (sleep ins come with an additional payment).

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​What we are looking for:

• Level 2 Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience with Autism and working with challenging behaviour
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals
• Administration skills
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work flexible hours including sleep ins and on call shifts.​
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• A full UK drivers license and access to a car

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Why we are proud to work for Autism Unlimited

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Why join us?

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

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Apply now:

If this role interests 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, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed). ​​

​Carly would be more than happy to help!

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Start Date: December 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