Day Services Support Worker

SeeMeHired; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid induction training

Free enhanced DBS check

Pension scheme

Discounts for high street stores

Blue Light Card eligibility

Annual staff awards

Career progression

Job summary

Autism Together in Wirral is seeking compassionate Day Service Support Workers to assist adults with autism in a varied, engaging program. You will facilitate activities from arts and crafts to outdoor adventures, working within a supportive, person-centred environment.

The role requires patience, empathy and a commitment to high-quality care. We offer fully paid induction training, a free enhanced DBS check and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Patient, inspiring and sensitive to the needs of vulnerable adults.
• GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C or above or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with autism through a range of activities including arts, swimming, gym and outdoor activities.
• Facilitate person-centred activities and help build confidence and skills.
• Collaborate with the warm, friendly team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Planning

Organising

Problem solving

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking charity during an exciting period of growth. You'll be part of a warm, friendly team, supporting adults with autism to develop their skills, independence, and confidence. Your role will be varied and engaging, involving activities such as:

• Arts and crafts
• Swimming and using the gym
• Working on our farm and walking alpacas
• Cooking and community-based activities, As a Day Services Support Worker, you'll embark on a fulfilling journey, providing essential support to adults with autism. Your day-to-day will be anything but ordinary, as you facilitate a wide range of activities from creative arts and music to outdoor adventures like farming and walking alpacas. You'll be a key part of a supportive team, helping individuals build confidence and learn new skills in a person-centred environment. Must be patient, inspiring, and sensitive to the needs of vulnerable people.
• Ability to motivate others.
• A passion for providing high-quality support and care.
• Must pass a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above or equivalent

Desired Criteria

• A passion for a career in the care sector.
• Experience or enjoyment of working in outdoor environments.
• Motivating

• Problem Solving
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Developing People
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Planning and Organising
• Providing Care
• Empathy
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
• Experience working with vulnerable people
• Providing personal care

Autism Together, one of the UK's leading providers of services for autistic people, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Day Service Support Workers to join our team in the Wirral.

In return for your passion and dedication, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including fully paid training, a free enhanced DBS check, and opportunities for professional qualifications.

This role offers significant growth potential, with fully paid induction training and opportunities to gain professionally recognised qualifications and apprenticeships. You're not just taking a job; you're starting a career with a clear progression path within a leading charity. It's a chance to use your empathy and creativity to genuinely improve lives every single day. Join Autism Together and expect:

• Excellent rates of pay (up to £13.50 per hour!)
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Fully paid induction training from our award-winning Training & Development Team
• Buy back additional annual leave
• Discounts for high street stores and eligibility for Blue Light Card benefit
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) and occupational health
• Early overtime pay scheme
• Annual staff awards celebrating staff achievements
• Generous refer a friend scheme
• Ongoing professional career progression
• Opportunities to obtain a professionally recognised qualification and complete an apprenticeship relevant to the role
• Access to join Medicash (private health care scheme)
• Employee of the month
• Staff suggestion scheme
• Regular communication from management
• Overtime pay: Overtime is available at an additional £1.20 per hour weekdays or £2.00 per hour weekends on top of your hourly rate of pay.

Hours of work

• 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9:15 a.m - 4:15 p.m