Additional Support Workers

Autism Initiatives; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Training and development programme

Enhanced DBS paid for

Employee Assistance Programme

Work Pension Scheme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking an Additional Support Worker to help people live more independently across Supported Living, Resource Centres and Outreach. You will support individuals with activities such as community participation, trips and leisure, ensuring person-centred plans are followed.

We offer full initial training, ongoing development, and a DBS check paid for by us. Flexibility to book shifts via our Worksearch app, including day, night and weekend roles.

Qualifications

• A good verbal and written communicator.
• Patient, caring and supportive approach.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Willingness to adapt to varied settings and activities.

Responsibilities

• Encourage people to live independently across settings.
• Support access to community activities and outings.
• Assist with daily activities in Supported Living, Resource Centres and Outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

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
  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
  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

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

INDSP

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.