Support Worker - Autism Support

Action Together; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with autism and learning disabilities. As a Support Worker, you'll provide personalized care in a vibrant environment, helping clients engage in activities that enrich their lives. With full training provided, this role is perfect for compassionate individuals eager to make a difference. Enjoy a fulfilling career with opportunities for development and a supportive team culture. If you have a caring nature and a positive attitude, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick Pay

Pension

Wellbeing scheme

Career development opportunities

Extensive training programme

Free staff parking

Access to industry-specific discount schemes

Qualifications

• No prior experience or qualifications needed; training provided.
• Core values must align with compassion and care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with autism and learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.

Skills

Compassion

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Caring nature

Job description

Aspire provides extraordinary support for exceptional people living with Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Autism and/or complex health needs in Salford and the surrounding areas. We offer a range of day services, respite care, supported living, and community and carer support, helping people to live their lives, their way. We are passionate about supporting people to achieve their own personal goals, dreams, and ambitions.

We would like to welcome enthusiastic and motivated Support Workers to join our Learning Disability Services team, based at our Autism Accredited centre - Waterside Specialist Support. We specialise in supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex care needs in our specialist day support centre in Clifton. We work in a busy and varied environment where no two days are the same, providing bespoke, personalised care for the people we support, helping them to live their lives to the full.

You could find yourself supporting someone to enjoy an afternoon of arts and crafts, spending time in our sensory room, supporting people to take part in rebound therapy sessions or heading for a day out. Some people we support require assistance with personal care and daily living tasks including feeding and administering of medication. Full training will be provided but a compassion to enhance quality of life and wellbeing is essential.

You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in health and social care. We are looking for people to join our diverse work team and bring their personalities into the workplace. We will provide all the training and support you will need to become an excellent support worker.

You will need to have a positive attitude, professionalism, compassion, a caring nature, and core values that match our own!

Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for our support worker roles.

Key information

• Employer: Aspire Care and Support
• Locations: Salford
• Role Type: Permanent
• Salary: £13 per hour
• Working Hours: Full-Time

To apply for this role:

To apply, please visit our website to read our role profile which details all of the skills and qualities that would be needed for this role. If you feel you meet the criteria, please complete our online application form.

More about this role

• Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 5pm
• Contact Information: [e-mail]
• Employee Benefits: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidaysSick PayPensionWellbeing schemeCareer development opportunitiesExtensive training programmeFree staff parkingAccess to industry specific discount schemes
• Flexible Working Options: Part time
• Working Pattern Details: Monday - Friday Daytime hours
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes