Support Worker Waking Nights, Eccleston (Driver)

Autism Initiatives; Eccleston; À distance; GBP 23 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company paid enhanced DBS

Progression opportunities

Full training and development program

Diploma Level 2 qualification support

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Long service entitlements

Option to sell annual leave

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Medicash

Résumé du poste

Autism Initiatives is seeking caring individuals to join our Supported Living service in Eccleston as Night Shift Support Workers (Driver). The role is based in Lancashire with shifts that typically run from 22:00 to 08:00.

The position is 35 hours per week, with a salary of £23,769.27 per annum, and a UK driving license is required. Full training is provided, and there are opportunities for progression, DBS paid by the company, and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid UK driving license.
• Experience not required as we provide full training.
• Commitment to learning about the individuals' needs and providing flexible support.

Responsabilités

• Support autistic adults to live as independently as possible during night hours.
• Help maintain residents’ home, including light cleaning duties as needed.
• Provide reassurance, personal care where required, and responsive support during waking nights.

Connaissances

Driver's license

Description du poste

Support Worker Waking Nights (Driver)

Eccleston, Lancashire

35 Hours per week

£23,769.27 per annum based on 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

This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.

We need proactive and reliable people to join us at our Supported Living service in Lancashire to work nights. This service is in the Eccleston area of Lancashire, close to the town centre with easy access to local transport links. You will be joining a friendly, established team that provides quality support to autistic adults. Our night shifts usually start at 22.00 and finish at 08.00, but please get in touch if you would like to discuss other options.

Autism Initiatives work positively alongside people with autism, providing specialist services that are tailored to each individual.

As a Support Worker working nights, you can enjoy an interesting and varied role. You will be supporting people with Autism to live as independently as possible, promote health and well-being and support them to maintain their home, some cleaning duties may be required. The people who live here may require your support throughout the night which may include some aspects of personal care and to have someone there who they have built a trusting rapport with will make a positive difference. You will be committed to learning about their needs, and be able to offer them positive reassurance and flexible support.

Experience is not required as we provide full training, but a genuine passion to making a difference to people’s lives and a positive attitude are key to being successful in this role. This is truly a rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills, knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

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

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
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, rising with years’ service.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Long service entitlements
• Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)

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