Support Worker, Gateacre

Autism Initiatives Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Workers to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with autism. This role involves providing personalized care, fostering independence, and promoting community engagement. Join a supportive team that values staff well-being and offers comprehensive training and career progression opportunities. With generous holiday entitlement and a commitment to equal opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to contribute positively to the community while developing their career in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Pension Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced DBS paid for

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Birthday day off

Wellness plans

Financial wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with autism is preferred but not required.
• Training and development opportunities available for all staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with individuals with autism.
• Support with personal care and promote independence.
• Encourage community involvement through various activities.

Skills

Personal Care Support

Community Engagement

Autism Awareness

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Salary: £25,467 per annum pro rata Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: LP-SWGR Job Location: England Job Area: Gateacre, Liverpool Closing Date:16th May 2025

£25,467 per annum pro rata, based on 39 hours per week plus extra pay for sleep in duties (certain services only)

About us:

Autism Initiatives provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference 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 you will develop a trusting and respectful rapport with people with autism and support with personal care, whilst promoting and encouraging independence. You will also provide quality support which is personalised to individual health and well-being needs. The role will also involve promoting community engagement, enabling people with autism to be part of their local community. Activities could include going swimming, attending local cafes and coffee shops, or trips to the cinema.

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.

• Career progression opportunities
• Full initial training and ongoing development programme to support you in your role.
• Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
• Support to obtain your Diploma Level 3 qualification
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, rising with years’ service.
• An enhanced DBS that we pay for
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Long service entitlements
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
• Birthday day off

We can offer both full time and part time roles, please do get in touch to learn more!

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Liverpool we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Please complete an online application on our website!:

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;

• 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.

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Liverpool we’d be delighted to hear from you.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere

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.