Autism Initiatives
Male* Support Worker (Driver required)
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Kensington, Liverpool
39 hours per week
£26,485 per annum
About us:
Autism Initiatives work positively alongside people with autism, providing specialist services that are tailored to each individual.
We are seeking motivated, resilient individuals to join us at our Supported Living service in the Kensington area of Liverpool.
As a Support Worker you will work in partnership with the people we support to develop a trusting and respectful relationship, whilst promoting and encouraging independence. You will provide quality support which is personalised to individual health and well-being needs, this may involve aspects of personal care.
The role will also involve promoting community engagement, enabling people with autism to be part of their local community participating in a variety of activities to support them to lead a fulfilled life. The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and needs and driven by their goals.
Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to making a difference to the lives of people with autism, as well as a positive attitude, is 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.
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We at Autism Initiatives make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well-being of our staff for all of the hard work they do each day. To support our employees we offer the following;
- Company paid enhanced DBS
- Medicash (subject to eligibility)
- Wellness plans
- Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
- Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
- Enrolment onto the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma, and ongoing training
- Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject eligibility)
- Generous annual holiday entitlement, which rises with length of service.
- Birthday day off
- Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
- Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
- Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
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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 vacancy is advertised in line with Sub Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.
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.
If you would like a rewarding role where you can really make a difference, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!
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