Support Worker

Autism Initiatives; Chorley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Career progression

Training programme

Diploma Level 2 support

Annual leave 23 days

Bank holidays

Job summary

Autism Initiatives in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a friendly, values-driven team. You will help promote health and well-being, support individuals to live independently at home, and enable participation in community activities.

No prior autism-specific experience is required as full training is provided, including DBS clearance and Diploma Level 2 support. A valid UK driving license is preferred for this driver-included role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic people is preferred, but training is provided.
• Willing to obtain Diploma Level 2 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and well-being and support individuals to maintain their home.
• Involve participants in community activities such as swimming, walking groups, and cinema trips.
• Support people to be active members of their communities.

Skills

Autism support

Job description

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., As a Support Worker, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and will enjoy joining a dynamic team that encourages people with autism to enjoy an active lifestyle. Community activities could include swimming, accessing walking groups or trips to the cinema. You will also promote health and well-being and support individuals to maintain their home. The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals. We are looking for people who share and demonstrate our values. You may have a background or understanding of supporting autistic people, but if not don't worry, we have great training and a friendly team to support you every step of the way.

What can we offer you?

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Progression opportunities and career pathways
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
• Support to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification
• 23 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, rising to 26 days with 3 years' service
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Long service entitlements - after 1, 2 and 3 complete years of service, you will benefit from up to an additional 3/5ths of a week of leave after 3 complete years of service.
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Career break scheme
• Option to buy and sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash
• Wellness plans
• A supportive team and friendly environment
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay

We at Autism Initiatives make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well-being of our staff for all of the hard work they do each day. To support our employees we offer the following:

Autism Initiatives provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive different to the lives of autistic people.

Our services focus on:

• Supporting people to be as independent as possible in their homes
• Supporting people to achieve and be successful
• Helping people to pursue their interests and enjoy their lives
• Enabling people to be active members of their communities