Support Worker, Blackpool

Autism Initiatives; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Career progression

Training programme

Diploma Level 2 support

Annual leave 23+8 BH

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives in Lancashire is hiring a Support Worker dedicated to helping autistic people lead more independent lives at home. The role involves facilitating activities, promoting health, and supporting everyday routines with empathy and flexibility.

You will join a friendly team, receive full training, and have access to progression opportunities. The position is part-time, offering 20 hours per week at £13.45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of supporting autistic people; training provided.
• Willingness to join a dynamic team and engage in community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to be as independent as possible at home.
• Promote health, well-being and an active lifestyle.
• Help with community activities such as swimming or cinema trips.
• Encourage people to pursue interests and goals.

Job description

About us

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

Pay and hours

£13.45 per hour

20 hours per week

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

Who we are looking for

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)

Additional benefits

• Medicash
• Wellness plans
• A supportive team and friendly environment
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay

We are committed to staff development and want all staff at Autism Initiatives to feel supported when at work. We have excellent opportunities for career development and progression and are always there to encourage staff as they embark on their career in Health and Social Care

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. INDSP