Senior Support Worker

Autism Initiatives; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive internal training

Ongoing support and training

Support to gain qualifications

Competitive pay rates

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Support Worker to help people live fulfilled lives. You will support the Service Manager in leading a team, encourage independence, and assist with community participation.

The role includes some evening and weekend shifts and potential sleep-in duties, with DBS checks required. We provide comprehensive internal training, ongoing support, and opportunities to gain Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team coordination experience.
• Ability to support people to live independently.
• Strong people skills and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager in leading a team.
• Encourage people to participate in local community activities.
• Provide positive, creative support to help people live fulfilled lives.
• Assist with duty rosters and weekend/evening shifts as required.
• Support staff development and DBS compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

People skills

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care (RQF)

Job description

Senior Support Worker

39 hours per week

£28,188 per annum pro rata based on 39 hours per week

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be committed to supporting people in a positive, creative way that enables people to live a fulfilled life. You will support the Service Manager in leading a team who work hard to encourage the people we support to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community.

You will demonstrate best practice and be a role model for the team. In your new role you will receive ongoing support to ensure your continued professional development and obtain your Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care (RQF).

Senior Support Workers are supported by the manager of the service where they are assigned to work. Senior Support Workers will deputise for the Service Manager where required. Staff are provided their working rota 4 weeks in advance by the Service Manager. Shifts patterns will also include some evening and weekend work. Where sleep in shifts are required at a service, this will be discussed further at interview with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

What can we offer you?

• Comprehensive internal training to get you started
• Ongoing support and training when you're in post
• Support to gain qualifications relevant to your role
• Competitive pay rates
• Generous annual holiday entitlement
• Birthday day off
• 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

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