39 hours per week
£27,381.51 per annum based on 39 hours per week
About the role
We are seeking a friendly Support Worker to join our Supported Living in Blackpool. Where you will be committed to supporting autistic people to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. Our Support Workers focus on encouraging health and well-being and the people we support are at the heart of everything we do!
What we are looking for in a support worker
- A good verbal and written communicator
- Patient, caring and supportive
- A passion to develop and learn new skills
- Ability to work to your own initiative and be a team player
More about the role
The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals. The people supported at this service are looking for a support worker who shares their hobbies and interests which include:
- Cooking and baking
- Arts and crafts and gardening
- Learning new skills
- Access community activities such as local walks
- Supporting people in their voluntary work
Our offer to you
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
Equal opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
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.
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.
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