Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting others? Autism at Kingwood is currently recruiting Support Workers in Reading, Berkshire, to provide life-enhancing care to autistic individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and supportive team, making a real difference every day. As a Support Worker, you will help individuals live more independently, achieve their personal goals, and feel empowered in their daily lives.
The role is based in Reading, Berkshire, with both full-time and part-time positions available. Due to the nature of the work, drivers are preferred. Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship is also available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.
Whether you already have experience in care or are looking to start a rewarding new career, we want to hear from you. Join Autism at Kingwood and be part of a team that values empathy, reliability, and respect.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £26,665 per year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Reading
About the Role
SUPPORT WORKER VACANCY
Location: Reading Berkshire
Basic Starting Full Time Salary £26,665 FTE
Hours: 40 hours per week, part time considered
Additional hours: Available
YOU REALLY WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
No two days are ever the same, so if you are kind, down-to-earth, friendly and open to learning, this could be the perfect role for you.
We’re looking for genuine, caring, and enthusiastic individuals to support autistic people with complex needs and learning disabilities.
We Are
Autism at Kingwood are a specialist support provider of services for people with autism, learning disabilities and mental health issues across Oxfordshire& Berkshire. We support people to live independently, learn new skills, and enjoy life in their own homes and out in the community. The work can be challenging at times, but it’s also hugely meaningful and rewarding.
Although experience is helpful, it isn’t essential. If you have the right values, a real interest in supporting people to achieve their goals, and most importantly the enthusiasm and motivation to learn, we’ll provide you with the full training and guidance you’ll need to succeed, and therefore we’d love to hear from you.
Our New Service
We’re excited to be opening a brand-new, purpose-built bespoke service in our newly refurbished modern building, designed with the needs of autistic people at the heart of it.
This new supported living service will support ten autistic adults with complex needs, offering a safe, calm and personalised environment that promotes independence, choice, and quality of life. You will play a key part in shaping and developing the service right from the start. You will be fully trained in Kingwoods Autism Approach and supported on at work by our senior team.
Your day will be spent focused on supporting people in meaningful ways. You might be at their home, helping with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, or personal care. Or out and about and going for walks in the park, swimming, shopping, gardening, enjoying music at a concert or disco, or just having a coffee and chat. What you do will depend on the person and their choices, your imagination is the only limitation!
We will require staff who are willing to drive. This may be your own car with business insurance or a mobility car. Therefore a full UK driving licence is required. If you are not a driver this will not stop you being employed but you will be expected to go out walking or on public transport or supporting in a mobility car.
Benefits of working for Autism at Kingwood include:
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Training in Kingwood’s Autism Approach
- NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification: Allowing you to boost your skills and knowledge.
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS including any renewals
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Blue Light discount scheme
- Additional hight street discounts via Shop Street
- Available Pure gym membership
- Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship offered to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria
The recruitment process for this role will be as follows:
- All candidates will be evaluated.
- Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will have a brief online meeting with a member of the recruitment team via Teams to discuss their initial application.
- Face-to-Face Interviews: Successful candidates from the first shortlisting will be invited for a face-to-face interview on either 5th September 2025 or 31st October 2025. The exact time and location will be confirmed at a later date.
- Following the Interview: Following a successful interview, we will require the relevant legal and company-required documentation to start the employment process.
- Expected Start Dates: Successful candidates will be expected to start between October 2025 and January 2026.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If you feel this position is just what you’re looking for, please complete our short application or look on our website for additional vacancies.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
APPLY NOW to start your journey with a trusted care provider making a real impact in the community.
Application Deadline
Open until filled