Male* Support Worker (Driver required)

Autism Initiatives; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Medicash

Wellness plans

Training & development

Financial wellbeing

Diploma enrolment

Staff prize draw

Holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Sell annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee assistance

Job summary

Autism Initiatives in Kensington, Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people live as independently as possible while achieving their goals. You will work in a supportive environment with full training provided and opportunities to develop new skills.

Join a caring team, receive DBS support, and benefit from a comprehensive package of benefits and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Must be reliable, caring, and motivated.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living skills and promote independence.
• Provide personalised support, including aspects of personal care where required.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, education, employment and community activities.
• Support health and wellbeing, helping people build confidence and develop new skills.
• Work as part of a supportive team that puts people first.

Skills

Positive attitude

Caring

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Kensington, Liverpool

39 hours per week

£26,485 per annum

At Autism Initiatives, we believe every autistic person deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, independent life. We work alongside the people we support, providing person-centred services that celebrate individuality, promote choice, and empower people to achieve their goals.

We're looking for caring, reliable and motivated individuals to join our friendly Supported Living team in Kensington, Liverpool. Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

As a Support Worker, you'll build positive, trusting relationships with the people you support, helping them to live as independently as possible while achieving the goals that matter most to them.

• Supporting people with daily living skills and promoting independence.
• Providing personalised support, including aspects of personal care where required.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, education, employment and community activities.
• Supporting health and wellbeing, helping people build confidence and develop new skills.
• Working as part of a supportive team that puts people at the heart of everything it does.

Every person we support is unique, and so is the support we provide. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference to someone's life every single day.

About You

You don't need previous care experience—we provide comprehensive training and ongoing support. What matters most is that you:

• Have a positive, caring and respectful approach.
• Are reliable, resilient and motivated.
• Enjoy helping others achieve their goals.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impact while developing valuable skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Autism Initiatives?

• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• A supportive and experienced team.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day.

Our offer to you

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)
• Wellness plans
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Enrolment onto the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma, and ongoing training
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject eligibility)
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, which rises with length of service.
• Birthday day off
• Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
• Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year

Please note: All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. This is a full-time role, please ensure that your schedule allows for this commitment before applying.

• This vacancy is advertised in line with Sub Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The cost of which will be met with by Autism Initiatives.

Please note, that due to the requirements of this role candidates who apply and confirm they are a driver must hold a valid UK driving license.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.