Support Worker, Chorley

Autism Initiatives Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading values-based organization as a Support Worker in Chorley. Make a difference in the lives of autistic individuals by encouraging their independence and well-being. Enjoy comprehensive training, wellness plans, and generous holidays while being part of a supportive team committed to equal opportunities.

Benefits

Company paid enhanced DBS

Medicash

Wellness plans

Full training and development programme

Financial wellbeing programme

Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communicator.
• Patient, caring, and supportive.
• Passion to develop and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic people to live independently.
• Encourage health and well-being.
• Facilitate community activities.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Supportiveness

Team Player

Initiative

Job description

Salary: £25,467.86 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 39 hours per week Job Reference Number: SW-CHO-EC Job Location: England Job Area: Chorley, Lancashire Closing Date:30th June 2025

£25,467.86 per annum based on a 39-hour working week

Looking for a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team!

We are seeking a friendly Support Worker to join our Supported Living in Chorley, Lancashire. Where you will be committed to supporting autistic people to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. Our Support Workers focus on encouraging health and well-being and the people we support are at the heart of everything we do!

What do we look for in a support worker?

• A good verbal and written communicator
• Patient, caring and supportive
• A passion to develop and learn new skills
• Ability to work to your own initiative and be a team player

More about the role

The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals. The people supported at this service are looking for a support worker who shares their hobbies and interests which include:

• Cooking and baking
• arts and crafts and gardening
• Learning new skills
• Access community activities such as local walks
• Supporting people in their voluntary work

Our offer to you

Our teams 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 the hard work they do each day. To support our employees, we offer:

• 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

If you would like a rewarding role where you can really make a difference, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!

If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking the “apply now” tab on the left.

The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab.

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.

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.