Support Worker, Eccleston (Driver

Autism Initiatives; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid enhanced DBS

Progression opportunities and career

Full training and development program

Support to obtain Diploma Level 2

23 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service entitlements

Wellness plans

Job summary

Autism Initiatives provides a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference to the lives of autistic people. We support individuals to lead active lives and participate in their communities, with a strong emphasis on well-being and home-based support.

We offer comprehensive training, DBS checks, and clear career progression as part of a values-led organisation focused on the people we support and the wellbeing of our staff.

Qualifications

• Driver license required (UK) to support community travel and activities.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and well-being and support individuals to maintain their home.
• Support with community activities such as swimming, walking groups, and cinema trips.
• Provide flexible, person-centred support tailored to each individual.

Skills

Driver license

Job description

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., 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

We at Autism Initiatives 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 of the hard work they do each day. To support our employees we offer the following:

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