Support Worker, Lostock Hall (Driver Required)
£26,485.76 per annum based on a 39-hour working week.
About us
Autism Initiatives provides a personalised, autism specialist service that positively impacts the lives of autistic people. Our services focus on supporting people to be as independent as possible in their homes, achieve success, pursue interests, enjoy life, and be active members of their communities.
Responsibilities and Role
As a Support Worker, you will work with a dynamic team to help people with autism live an active lifestyle. Activities may include swimming, walking groups and trips to the cinema. You will promote health and well‑being and support individuals to maintain their homes. The support you deliver will be flexible and tailored to each person’s strengths and goals.
Qualifications and Experience
We look for enthusiasm, empathy, and a willingness to learn. Prior experience or a background in supporting autistic people is desirable but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and a supportive team.
Benefits
- Company‑paid enhanced DBS
- Progression opportunities and career pathways
- Full training and development programme
- Support to obtain Diploma Level 2 qualification
- 23 days plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 26 days with 3 years’ service
- Free Employee Assistance Programme (24‑hour support)
- Long‑service entitlements (additional leave after 1, 2, 3 years)
- Financial wellbeing programme with flexible access to pay
- Career break schemeOption to buy and sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
- Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
- Medicash (subject to eligibility)
- Wellness plans
- Friendly supportive team environment
Employment Conditions
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
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