Additional Support Worker, Fleetwood

Autism Initiatives; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS paid for

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Work Pension Scheme

Birthday day off

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is hiring an Additional Support Worker to help people live independently in a flexible, support-focused role. You’ll receive full initial training and ongoing development, with DBS cost covered by us. The position offers shifts that fit around your lifestyle across various settings.

We value compassionate, proactive team players who communicate well and are eager to develop new skills. Join our inclusive team and grow with us.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Patient, caring and supportive.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work shifts and times.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live as independently as possible.
• Assist with community activities and outings.
• Encourage participation in activities (walks, parks, swimming, cinema).
• Support individuals in voluntary work.
• Create person-centered support plans.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient care

Willing to learn

Team player

Flexible

Job description

£13.01 per hour

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
• Work Pension Scheme
• Birthday day off

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

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.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

www.autisminitiatives.org

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