Support Worker (driver required)

Autism Initiatives; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Career progression

Training programs

Diploma Level 2

Annual leave 23 days + 8 BH

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking a dedicated Support Worker (driver required) to help autistic individuals live more independently and participate in daily activities. You will support home routines, promote health and wellbeing, and assist with community activities such as swimming and cinema trips.

The role includes comprehensive training and progression opportunities, a company-paid enhanced DBS, and a generous leave package. A valid UK driving licence is required; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting autistic people is helpful but training is provided.
• Good communication and empathy are valued in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to be as independent as possible in daily activities.
• Promote health and wellbeing and support people to maintain their home.
• Assist with community activities and outings (swimming, walking groups, cinema).
• Build on individuals' strengths and goals to deliver flexible, person-centred support.

Skills

Driver / Driving license

Job description

Support Worker (driver required)

£26485.76 per annum based on a 39-hour working week

About us:

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

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)

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

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.

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.