Part‑Time Support Worker
18 hours per week – £13.01 per hour
About us
Autism Initiatives provides a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference 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
What we’re looking for
As a Support Worker, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and joins a dynamic team that encourages people with autism to enjoy an active lifestyle. Community activities may include swimming, walking groups or trips to the cinema. You will promote health and well‑being and support individuals to maintain their homes. The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals.
We are looking for people who share and demonstrate our values. You may have a background or understanding of supporting autistic people, or not – we provide training and a friendly team to support you every step of the way.
What we can 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 available 24 hours a day, any day of the year
- Long‑service entitlements – after 1, 2 and 3 complete years you will receive an additional 3/5ths of a week of leave
- 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)
Staff support and development
- Medicash
- Wellness plans
- Supportive team and friendly environment
- Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
Equal opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
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