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Senior Support Worker

£36,183Full TimePermanentNot specifiedHealthcare
Posted 16 March 2026Closes 27 March 2026

Job Description

We are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic Senior Support Workers who have the drive and passion to support a service to achieve success. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, compassion, and real commitment to working with Autism Initiatives. You will be a full and active participant in the team, demonstrating best practice. You will be a role model for your team, providing day to day support, guidance and direction to your team members. You may also be required to conduct formal supervisions. You will be required to work on a rota basis to include evenings, weekends, sleep in duties and additionally you may be required to perform waking nights as and when needed. Your role as Senior Support Worker will be central in supporting service users in a personalised way in order to achieve their goals and aspirations. You will be responsible for systems and processes including support planning, recording, finance, staffing and health and safety. For more information, or to apply, please visit https://autisminitiatives.postingpanda.uk/ - We particularly welcome applications from candidates who hold a manual driving licence.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi35%
AI exposure (AIOE)i52%

While some routine tasks such as documentation, rota management, and basic financial processes are highly automatable, the core of the Senior Support Worker role involves human-centric activities like supervision, direct support, and personalized care planning. AI tools can augment but not fully replace the nuanced, empathetic, and judgment-driven aspects of the job.

Task analysis

  • Provide day-to-day support and guidance to support workers, acting as a role model and supervising team members.
  • Develop, implement, and review personalised support plans for service users with autism.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to care, incidents, and service user progress.
  • Coordinate staff rotas, including managing shift changes, sleep-in duties, and waking nights.
  • Support service users in achieving their goals and aspirations through direct engagement and tailored interventions.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and organizational policies.
  • Conduct formal supervisions and performance reviews for junior staff.
  • Assist with basic financial processes related to service user accounts and petty cash.
  • Communicate effectively with families, professionals, and external agencies regarding service user needs and progress.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 6145Care workers and home carers
O*NET: 21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Human health activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £40k
This vacancy
£36,183
UK sector median
£32,841
UK sector mean
£37,924
£0£10k£20k£30k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Use AI tools for rota and documentation management
  • Leverage digital care planning platforms for efficiency
  • Adopt secure apps for incident and progress reporting

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
25%5 yrs
40%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentCare documentation assistant

Automates record keeping and incident logs

💻 TechnologyRota management software

Streamlines shift planning and staff allocation

🌍 OutsourcingPayroll and finance admin

Reduces manual financial tasks for staff

Recommendation

Augment role

Human-centred tasks dominate; AI best supports admin and compliance functions

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate documentation and rota notifications

Copilot for Word

Draft and review care plans efficiently

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate shift changes and team communications

Key Skills

Autism SupportAdvancedTeamworkExpertHealth and SafetyIntermediateCare PlanningAdvancedAttention to DetailIntermediateAdministration and ManagementIntermediateTime ManagementAdvancedDrivingIntermediateTraining and DevelopmentIntermediateActive ListeningAdvancedConfidentialityAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Client Service and Relationship ManagementPsychology and Human BehaviorCare Home OperationsAdministrative ProceduresHealth and Safety ProceduresReporting and DocumentationTeam Leadership and Collaboration

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingService OrientationCoordinationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringWritingPersuasionActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingNegotiationTime Management

Alternative Career Paths

Support Services Team Leader90% match

Lead a larger team of support workers, focusing on service delivery and operational management.

Care Home Deputy Manager80% match

Assist in the management of a residential care facility, overseeing staff and compliance.

Specialist Autism Practitioner75% match

Provide advanced support and interventions for individuals with autism, often in a consultancy or training role.

Social Work Assistant70% match

Support qualified social workers in case management and client support across various settings.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

MEDITECH softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Getting Information
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

0%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

13%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£27k

US ref. $34k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Community and Social Service

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