Autism Support Worker: Career Growth & Community Impact

THE PETERHOUSE SCHOOL FOUNDATION; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Career progression

Training program

Diploma Level 2 qualification

Annual leave 23 days + bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Long service entitlement

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Autism Initiatives in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help autistic individuals live more independently at home and promote wellbeing. You will join a dynamic team that supports people with autism to enjoy an active lifestyle and meaningful everyday activities.

The role involves enabling participation in community activities, promoting health, and providing training and progression opportunities while building on each person’s strengths and goals.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic individuals to be as independent as possible at home.
• Promote health and well-being of the people we support.
• Encourage participation in community activities (swimming, walking groups, cinema trips).
• Assist individuals to maintain their home and personal routines.

Job description

Autism Initiatives in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help autistic individuals live more independently at home and promote wellbeing. You will join a dynamic team that supports people with autism to enjoy an active lifestyle and meaningful everyday activities.

The role involves enabling participation in community activities, promoting health, and providing training and progression opportunities while building on each person’s strengths and goals.