At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with autism in their daily activities and community engagement.
- Company: Autism Initiatives, dedicated to making a positive difference in autistic lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, training, and wellness support.
- Other info: Join a friendly team with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while helping others achieve independence and enjoy life.
- Qualifications: Experience with autism support preferred, but training is provided.
The predicted salary is between 26485 - 26485 £ per year.
£26,485.76 per annum based on a 39‑hour working week.
About us
Autism Initiatives provides 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, to achieve and be successful, to pursue their interests and enjoy their lives, and to be active members of their communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to individuals with autism, encouraging an active lifestyle and participation in community activities such as swimming, walking groups or cinema outings.
- Promote health and well‑being, maintain home environments, and deliver flexible, unique support tailored to each individual’s strengths and goals.
Qualifications
Background or understanding of supporting autistic people is preferred, but training and a supportive team will provide the necessary skills and knowledge.
What we offer
- Company paid enhanced DBS check
- 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, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
- Long‑service entitlements: additional 3‑fifths 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)
- Wellness plans
- A supportive team and friendly environment
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
