£13.01 per hour
Looking to start a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be part of our team! Becoming an Additional Support Worker with Autism Initiatives is a brilliant opportunity to work flexibly as you start your career in social care. Whether you have worked in social care before or not, we offer a supportive environment and ongoing training to support you in your new role.
Location
Mere Brow, Preston
What we look for in an Additional 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
- Able to work flexibly
More About the Role
As an Additional Support Worker, no two days are the same and you will enjoy a role with a lot of variety. The people we support are at the heart of everything we do, and our Additional Support Workers play a key role in encouraging the people we support to live as independently as possible. We work in a variety of settings including Supported Living, Resource Centres and Outreach, and create person‑centred support plans for each individual and their preferred activities, such as:
- Access community activities such as local walks
- Trips to the park
- Swimming and going to the cinema
- Supporting people in their voluntary work
Working patterns
We offer flexible shifts that you can fit around your lifestyle, including day shifts, night shifts, and weekend work.
Our offer to you
- Career progression opportunities
- Full initial training and ongoing development programme
- An enhanced DBS, paid for by the company
- Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors 24 hours a day, any day of the year
- Work Pension Scheme
- Birthday day off
Conditions & 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.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
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