Additional Support Worker, Blackpool

Autism Initiatives Group; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care seeks an Additional Support Worker in Blackpool. This role offers dynamic responsibilities, including providing support to individuals in various settings. Flexibility in shifts and career progression opportunities are provided, along with comprehensive training to enhance professional development.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Full initial training and ongoing development

Enhanced DBS paid for

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communicator.
• Patient, caring and supportive.
• Passion to develop and learn new skills.
• Ability to work to your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Encourage individuals to live independently.
• Support with access to community activities.
• Assist in person centred support plans.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Supportive

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Salary: £12.60 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: As and when required Job Reference Number: ASW-Blackpool Job Location: England Job Area: Blackpool, Lancashire Closing Date:08th June 2025

Looking to start a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team!

Becoming an Additional Support Worker with Autism Initiatives is a brilliant opportunity to work flexibly as you start your career in social care. Whether you have worked in social care before or not, we offer a supportive environment and ongoing training to support you in your new role.

What do we look for in an Additional Support Worker?

• A good verbal and written communicator
• Patient, caring and supportive
• A passion to develop and learn new skills
• Ability to work to your own initiative and be a team player
• Able to work flexibly

More about the role

As an Additional Support Worker, no two days are the same and you will enjoy a role which brings a lot of variety. The people we support are at the heart of everything we do, and our Additional Support Workers play a key role in encouraging the people we support to live as independently as possible. Our Additional Support Workers work in a variety of settings including, Supported Living, Resource Centres and Outreach. Our services work hard to create person centred support plans for each individual and their preferred activities which can include:

• Access community activities such as local walks
• Trips to the park
• Swimming and going to the cinema
• Supporting people in their voluntary work

Working patterns

Our Additional Support Workers work flexibly and can book onto shifts through our Worksearch app. We offer a variety of shifts which you can fit around your lifestyle. This includes, day shifts, night shifts and weekend work.

Our offer to you

• Career progression opportunities.
• Full initial training and ongoing development programme to support you in your role.
• An enhanced DBS that we pay for.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Birthday day off

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

If you require any support with the application process, or you wish to request an application form be sent to you, please contact our friendly 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.

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.