Additional Support Worker, Southport

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

Job summary

Join Autism Initiatives as an Additional Support Worker, where you'll make a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic individuals. This role offers flexibility, ongoing training, and the opportunity to support people in various community settings. If you're patient and passionate about helping others, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Full initial training and ongoing development

Enhanced DBS paid for

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Encourage people to live as independently as possible.
• Support individuals in community activities and daily tasks.
• Work in various settings including Supported Living and Outreach.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Caring

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Salary: £12.51 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: As and when required Job Reference Number: ASW-SOUR-AB Job Location: England Job Area: Southport, Merseyside Closing Date:06th June 2025

Autism Initiatives provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference to the lives of autistic people.

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

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.