Male Support Worker

Autism Together; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime

Refer-a-friend bonus

Induction & training

Qualifications & apprenticeships

Holiday allowance

Pension & health care

Blue Light Card

Career progression

Job summary

Autism Together is seeking a Male Support Worker in Wirral/West Cheshire to empower autistic individuals through personalised care and community activities. You will work within a warm team to enable daily living and personal goal attainment. Training and progression paths are available, with fully-funded qualifications.

The role offers an hourly rate up to £13.55, with 32 hours 39 minutes per week and a genuine opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above or equivalent.
• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Desire to support people and make a positive difference.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and undertake professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes and engage with the local community.
• Assist with personal care, appointments and daily activities.
• Create and implement personalised care plans.
• Build meaningful relationships and monitor progress.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Patient care

Reliability

Education

GCSE Maths & English (4/C or above)

Job description

Male Support Worker

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

A male is preferred for this role due to the individual we support's care plan. We have lots of roles open to all Genders, please visit our website to view.

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

Criteria - Full UK Driving Licence

Hours of work- 32 hours and 39 minutes

About the company

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

Required Criteria

• Full UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above or equivalent
• 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.