Support Worker, Mere Brow (Driver)

Autism Initiatives; Mere Brow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Medicash

Wellness plans

Training and development programme

Flexible pay access

Annual leave progression

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking a friendly Support Worker for our Supported Living services in Mere Brow. You will support autistic individuals to live independently and participate in their local community, focusing on health and well-being and placing the people we support at the heart of everything we do.

The role requires good communication, empathy, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. A driver is required, with a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communicator.
• Patient, caring and supportive.
• Passion to develop and learn new skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic people to live as independently as possible and be part of their local community.
• Focus on health and well-being of the people supported.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patience and empathy

Initiative and teamwork

Job description

Support Worker, Mere Brow (Driver Required)

£13.01 per hour

35 hours per week

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.

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 services in Mere Brow. 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

This vacancy is advertised in line with Sub Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.

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

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The cost of which will be met with by Autism Initiatives.

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

www.autisminitiatives.org

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