Location and Salary
Kensington, Liverpool
36.5 to 39 hours per week
£26,485 per annum pro rata based on a 39 hour working week
About Autism Initiatives
Autism Initiatives works positively alongside people with autism, providing specialist services that are tailored to each individual.
Role Summary
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 partner with the people we support to develop a trusting and respectful relationship, while promoting and encouraging independence. You will provide quality, personalised support to meet individual health and well‑being needs, which may involve aspects of personal care.
The role also involves promoting community engagement, enabling people with autism to participate in a variety of activities that help them 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.
Responsibilities
Provide person‑centred support, promoting independence and well‑being.
Encourage and facilitate community engagement and participation in local activities.
Work in partnership with people and professionals to meet health and safety requirements.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with relevant legal and organisational requirements.
This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.
Qualifications
Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of people with autism and a positive attitude are key to success in this role.
Benefits
We offer the following benefits:
- 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
Equal Opportunities
This vacancy is advertised in line with Sub Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
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