Autism Initiative is currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team at Croft Hill in Sutton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for meaningful support worker roles in the UK, providing care and promoting independence for people with autism.
As a Support Worker, you will build trusting and respectful relationships with individuals with autism, assisting with personal care while encouraging independence and personal growth. This role is ideal for caring, patient and empathetic individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others.
No prior experience is essential, as full training and ongoing support are provided. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, a professional attitude, and a genuine desire to support people with autism to live fulfilling lives.
This Sutton-in-Craven support worker vacancy offers a rewarding career path in social care with opportunities for development and long-term employment. If you are searching for support worker jobs in North Yorkshire where your contribution is truly valued, Autism Initiative provides a supportive and inclusive working environment.
Apply today to join Autism Initiative at Croft Hill and start a fulfilling career helping individuals achieve independence and a better quality of life.
Position: Support Worker
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £23,184.63 per annum pro rata
Location: Sutton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire
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2 x 35 hours per week
£23,184.63 per annum pro rata, based on 39 hours per week
We have Support Worker opportunities at our new development in North Yorkshire. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can really make a different then this could be the job for you!
About us:
At Autism Initiatives we provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive different to the lives of people we support.
Our services focus on:
Supporting people to be as independent as possible in their homes
Supporting people to achieve and be successful
Helping people to pursue their interests and enjoy their lives
Enabling people to be active members of their communities
Who we are looking for:
As a Support Worker you will develop a trusting and respectful rapport with people with autism and support with personal care, whilst promoting and encouraging independence. You will also provide quality support which is personalised to individual health and well-being needs. The role will also involve promoting community engagement, enabling people with autism to be part of their local community.
What can we offer you?
- Company paid enhanced DBS
- Progression opportunities and career pathways
- Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
- Support to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification
- 23 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, rising to 26 days with 3 years’ service
- Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
- Long service entitlements – after 1, 2 and 3 complete years of service, you will benefit from up to an additional 3/5ths of a week of leave after 3 complete years of service.
- Career break scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Option to buy and sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
- Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
We at Autism Initiatives make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well-being of our staff for all of the hard work they do each day. To support our employees we offer the following;
- Medicash
- Wellness plans
- A supportive team and friendly environment
- Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
We are committed to staff development and want all staff at Autism Initiatives to feel supported when at work. We have excellent opportunities for career development and progression and are always there to encourage staff as they embark on their career in Health and Social Care
This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The cost of which will be met with by Autism Initiatives
How do I apply?
If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in North Yorkshire we’d be delighted to hear from you.
If you require any support with the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you.
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.
Benefits of working with us
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
- Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Career break scheme
- Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances
Before you start
Getting Started:
Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:
- Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past 5 years of your employment history
- Relevant qualifications to the role
- A minimum of 2 reference contact details, one of which must be your current/most recent employer.
For further Tips on completing your application, please refer to our download on the “Apply Now” section.
If you’re struggling to complete the form, have any questions, or need support simply click on our need help button, pop in a few contact details, and one of recruitment team will be in touch.
Application Process
Application Deadline
January 1st, 2026