At a Glance
- Tasks: Support autistic individuals in achieving independence and enjoying life through engaging activities.
- Company: Autism Initiatives, dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of autistic people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, full training, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Friendly environment with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for supporting others; training provided for all skill levels.
The predicted salary is between 26485 - 26485 £ per year.
£26485.76 per annum based on a 39-hour working week.
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, 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
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.
Equal opportunities: We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
