(Bank) Support Worker, Longridge Longridge, England
Job description
Additional Support Worker, Longridge
As and when required
£11.02 Per Hour
At Autism Initiatives we work alongside people with autism, providing specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion for providing person centred support as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.
We have full time and part time positions available due to our growing services and we are also happy to talk about flexible hours that might suit you.
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 you will develop a trusting and respectful rapport with people with autism and support with personal care, whilst promoting and encouraging independence. You will also provide quality support which is personalised to individual health and well-being needs. The role will also involve promoting community engagement, enabling people with autism to be part of their local community. Activities could include going swimming, attending local cafes and coffee shops, or trips to the cinema.
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)
How do I apply?
If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Southport we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Please complete an online application here:https://autisminitiativesjobs.org/jobs/additional-support-worker-longridge/
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 1-39 per week
Salary: £11.02 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ASW-LONG-01
