Additional Support Worker

Autism Initiatives Group of Companies; Douglas; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS incl.

Career progression

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking an Additional Support Worker to join our friendly team across several houses on the Isle of Man. You will help people with autism live more independently, supporting activities that match their wishes and local community involvement.

We value resilience and enthusiasm, offer career progression, full training, and wellbeing support, and welcome applicants with a manual driving licence. DBS and other benefits are provided as part of a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Friendly and resilient team player
• Manual driving licence preferred

Responsibilities

• Support a range of activities that align with residents' wishes to promote independence and community participation.
• Assist with activities such as swimming, day trips, gardening, and walking groups.
• Work across multiple houses on the Island as part of a supportive, established team.

Job description

Additional Support Worker

Reference: IOM-ASW

£15.23 – £17.28 per hour

This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.

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.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year

We are seeking friendly and resilient Additional Support Workers to join us across all our services. We have over 9 different houses located both in Eastern and Central parts of the Island where they are located within easy reach of local bus routes. You will be joining a friendly, established team that provides quality support to autistic adults.

We are looking for people who will bring their passion and enthusiasm to the role. Autism Initiatives provide specialist support for people with autism and we are committed to working in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes.

As an Additional Support Worker you will support with a range of activities which meet the wishes of the people that we support and encourages people with autism to live as independently as possible and be part of their local community. Activities could include: swimming, accessing day trips, gardening, walking groups and many more.

The role of an Additional Support Worker enables you to accept shifts around your availability and other commitments. If you are looking for some variety, flexibility in hours and are keen to make a difference, please get in touch today!

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who hold a manual driving licence.

‘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;

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• 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’

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.