Support Worker Days

Autism Pathways; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay

Specialist training

Career opportunities

Discounts on high street

Refer-a-Friend

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Job summary

Autism Pathways is seeking dedicated Support Workers for day shifts in Birkenhead to help adults with autism and complex needs live safer, more independent lives.

The role involves promoting wellbeing, delivering person-centred support, building trusting relationships, and collaborating with a supportive team to help clients reach personal goals. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence; sponsorship is not provided and weekend availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive as part of the role.
• Passion for supporting others and creating positive impact.
• Calm, confident approach to handling challenging situations.
• Flexible to work long day shifts, including weekends.
• Care experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to complete a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care if not already achieved.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with autism and complex needs.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.
• Deliver person-centred support and meaningful activities.
• Build positive relationships based on trust and respect.
• Support individuals to achieve their personal goals.
• Work as part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding care.

Skills

Caring

Resilience

Communication

Driving licence

Flexible hours

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker Days. Autism Pathways

• Full time contract, 8am-10pm shifts
• £14.26 per hour
• St Georges Gardens, Birkenhead
• Please note: we do not provide sponsorship

Help People Live More Independently

We're looking for caring, resilient Support Workers to support adults with autism and complex needs to live safe, fulfilling, and independent lives.

This is an opportunity to work in a specialist service with enhanced staffing levels, tailored support plans, and the time to make a genuine difference to the people you support every day.

What You'll Do

• Support adults with autism and complex needs
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and quality of life
• Deliver person-centred support and meaningful activities
• Build positive relationships based on trust and respect
• Support individuals to achieve their personal goals
• Work as part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding care

What We're Looking For

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive as part of the role
• Passion for supporting others
• Calm, confident approach to challenging situations
• Flexible to work long day shifts, including weekends
• Care experience is beneficial but not essential
• Willingness to complete a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care if not already achieved

Autism Pathways employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Specialist training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to 'make your mark' and play a key role
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work

Autism Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.