Independent Living Support Worker — Flexible Shifts & Growth

Autism Initiatives; Rawtenstall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Full initial training and ongoing devt

DBS paid for

Birthday day off

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking an Additional Support Worker to help people live independently across Supported Living, Resource Centres and Outreach. You will support daily activities, help create person-centred plans and encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.

You will work flexibly, including day, night and weekend shifts, booking through the Worksearch app. An enhanced DBS is provided and funded by us, with a comprehensive training and development programme.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Patient, caring and supportive approach.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to varied settings.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Comfort with using the Worksearch app to book shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live as independently as possible in various settings.
• Encourage participation in community activities and preferred activities.
• Help create person-centred support plans for individuals.
• Work across Supported Living, Resource Centres and Outreach.
• Communicate clearly with service users, families and colleagues.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Patient & caring

Team player

Flexible/ adaptable

Initiative

Tools

Worksearch app

Job description

Autism Initiatives is seeking an Additional Support Worker to help people live independently across Supported Living, Resource Centres and Outreach. You will support daily activities, help create person-centred plans and encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.

You will work flexibly, including day, night and weekend shifts, booking through the Worksearch app. An enhanced DBS is provided and funded by us, with a comprehensive training and development programme.