Female Support Worker - Driver Required

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend scheme

Induction and training

Career progression

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private health care (Medicash)

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Autism Together is seeking a Female Support Worker with a valid driving licence to assist autistic individuals in Wirral and West Cheshire. You will contribute to personalised care plans, support daily activities, and help clients engage with their communities.

Fully funded induction and progression opportunities are offered. The role involves providing personal care, accompanying clients to appointments and outings, and working within a warm, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Empathy and a caring nature to support autistic individuals.
• Willingness to learn and undertake professional development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK Driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes and community activities.
• Assist with daily personal care and appointments.
• Create and implement personalised care plans with the team.
• Engage individuals in local community activities and outings.

Skills

Compassionate

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Driving license

Empathy

Job description

Female Support Worker - Driver Required

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a tangible difference in people's lives? Join Autism Together, one of the UK's leading providers of services and support for autistic people and their families. We are expanding our team in our Residential properties across Wirral and West Cheshire and are seeking passionate individuals to join us.

As a Support Worker, you will be an integral part of a warm, friendly team, dedicated to delivering individualised care. Your role will involve supporting individuals in their homes and helping them engage with the local community, including daily activities, appointments, and personal care.

In return for your dedication, we offer an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Excellent rates of pay plus enhanced overtime

• • £500 Refer-a-friend scheme after meeting a satisfactory probation period (subject to eligibility criteria).

• Fully paid induction and ongoing training from our award-winning team

• Opportunities to gain professionally recognised qualifications and apprenticeships

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more

• Access to a pension scheme, private health care (Medicash), and an Employee Assistance Programme

• High street discounts and eligibility for a Blue Light Card

• Regular staff awards, a refer-a-friend scheme, and clear career progression paths

About the role

As a Support Worker with Autism Together, your day-to-day will be dynamic and deeply rewarding. You'll work within a supportive team to empower autistic individuals, helping them navigate daily life and achieve their personal goals. This involves creating and implementing personalised care plans, assisting with activities from personal care at home to appointments and community outings. This role is perfect for someone with empathy and a desire to help others grow. You'll build meaningful relationships and see the direct impact of your work. We provide extensive training and clear pathways for career advancement, including fully-funded qualifications, ensuring you can develop professionally while making a real difference.

Hourly Rate– up to £13.55

Hours per week–

35 hours & 20 minutes per week

About the company

Autism Together is a charity and service provider, offering specialist support to autistic people for almost 60 years.

Required Criteria

• A compassionate and caring nature.
• A desire to support people and make a positive difference in their lives.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to learn and undertake professional development.
• Full UK Driving license.

Desired Criteria

Skills you'll need

• Problem Solving
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Empathy
• Time Management
• Organisational skills
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
• Experience working with vulnerable people
• Providing personal care