Specialist Homecare Group is recruiting Part-Time Support Workers to join its care services in Croydon. This role is suited to individuals with a strong understanding of autism and mental health, and how these can affect daily living and individual wellbeing.
The Support Worker role involves providing respectful, person-centred support to autistic individuals and those with mental health needs. Applicants should have experience working in a mental health setting or supporting autistic people, and demonstrate an informed understanding that autism is a core and valued part of an individual’s identity.
Support Workers are expected to act as positive advocates, promoting independence, dignity, and inclusion while delivering consistent and compassionate care. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking part-time work within a professional organisation committed to high-quality, specialist homecare services.
Position: Support Worker
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Location: Croydon
About the Role
Part Time Support Worker
Job Description: Support Worker (24 hour contract)
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Refer a Friend Scheme – £250 awarded (T&C’s apply)
We are currently recruiting for a part time Autism Support Workers to support an individual with autism and a learning disability within the CROYDON area.
Please note we are not a recruitment agency.
Role Description
We are committed to Equal opportunities. We currently have a great opportunity for dedicated Autism Support Workers to work with an individual who has a learning disability, autism and mental health support needs. The individual will be living on their own so we are looking for Autism Support Workers who can provide 360 wrap around support that covers all aspects of their life throughout the day and night.
To be part of their team, they are looking for the following qualities from a team member:
Provide support during the good times and the difficult periods our individual faces in their daily life.
Have a good understanding of Autism / Mental Health and how this can impact daily living or have working with in a mental health setting
Understand Autism or have had experience working with Autistic people, and that you understand that being autistic is an important part of who they are.
- Be a positive advocate for them.
- Be consistent – do what you say you say you will if you can’t explain why.
- Be prepared to motivate them in a supportive manner
- Be patient and understanding encourage them on the difficult days
- Have a fun and kind personality who will go on adventures
- Work with them to solve issues and overcome day to day tasks
- Come to work to “Get to know me” as that is what is needed to support them
- Work as part of the team who deliver amazing person-centred care
- Think outside the box
- Be able to have a laugh and joke but have set standards and boundaries
What’s in it for you!?
- £250 when you introduce a Friend *
- Contracts
- Great Pay
- Pension Enrolment
- Standard Sick Pay
- Free training
- Weekly pay
- Paid holiday
- Ongoing Training / Coaching throughout your role
- Opportunities to progress & develop
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Overtime
Licence/Certification:
Autism (preferred)
Driving Licence (preferred)
*Refer a friend bonus is payable at
£125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.
£125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period
Application Process
Application Deadline
March 2nd, 2026