Support Worker, Penwortham

Autism Initiatives; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 23,837 - 29,134; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Career progression

Full training and development

Diploma Level 2 qualification

23 days + Bank Holidays, rising to 26

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service leave increase

Flexible pay access

Career break scheme

Buy/sell annual leave

Staff cash prize draw

Medicash

Wellness plans

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking a committed Support Worker to join our team in delivering person-centred care for autistic individuals. You will help people to be as independent as possible in their own homes, enable participation in community activities, and support health, wellbeing and social engagement aligned with each person’s goals.

The role offers full training, a Diploma Level 2 pathway, progression opportunities, and extensive staff benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to maintain their home and daily routines.
• Encourage participation in community activities such as swimming, walking groups, trips to the cinema.
• Promote health and well-being and support individuals to achieve personal goals.

Job description

£26,485.76 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

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. INDSP