Independent Living Support Worker | Flexible Shifts

Autism Initiatives; Chorley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & development

Enhanced DBS paid by us

Employee assistance program

Work pension

Birthday day off

Job summary

Autism Initiatives seeks an Additional Support Worker to help people in our care live as independently as possible. You will work across settings including Supported Living, Resource Centres and Outreach, enabling access to daily activities and community participation.

We provide initial and ongoing training, DBS costs covered, and a range of benefits. Shifts include days, nights and weekends with options to book via our Worksearch app.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Patient, caring and supportive attitude.
• Willingness to develop and learn new skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work various shifts (days, nights, weekends).

Responsibilities

• Support people to live as independently as possible by enabling participation in daily activities.
• Help individuals access community activities such as local walks, parks, swimming, cinema.
• Support people in voluntary work and social activities.
• Maintain person-centred support plans and document progress.

Job description

Autism Initiatives seeks an Additional Support Worker to help people in our care live as independently as possible. You will work across settings including Supported Living, Resource Centres and Outreach, enabling access to daily activities and community participation.

We provide initial and ongoing training, DBS costs covered, and a range of benefits. Shifts include days, nights and weekends with options to book via our Worksearch app.