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Support Worker, St. Helens

Reference: CR-SWSH

Hours: Up to 39 hours per week

Salary: £24,657 per annum, pro rata based on 39 hour per week

 

Make a real impact and be a part of something that matters!

If you’re passionate about people, love helping others live their best lives, and want a job that actually means something, keep reading.

We are seeking a friendly Support Workers to join our new Supported Living Service in the Sutton area of St. Helens. 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 do we look 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. Our new development in St. Helens supports 1 person, with an interest in games and dancing. As part of your role you will provide meaningful person centred support which will also include some housework duties which may include cleaning, washing and ironing where required. The person supported at this service is looking for a support worker who shares their hobbies and interests which include;

• Board games including monopoly, or wordsearches and quizzes
• Learning new skills including cooking and baking
• Access community activities e.g. dancing
• Supporting people in their voluntary work

Our offer to you

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;

• Medicash (subject to eligibility)
• Wellness plans
• A supportive team and friendly environment
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Enrolment onto the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma, and ongoing training
• Competitive pay rates
• Generous annual holiday entitlement
• Birthday day off
• 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

 

Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

How do I apply?

If you would like a rewarding role where you can really make a difference, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!

If you require any support with the online application process please contact our friendly HR team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you.

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.

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme
• Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances

Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:

• Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past 5 years of your employment history
• Relevant qualifications to the role
• A minimum of 2 reference contact details, one of which must be your current/most recent employer.
• For further Tips on completing your application, please refer to our download on the “Apply Now” section.

If you’re struggling to complete the form, have any questions, or need support simply click on our need help button, pop in a few contact details, and one of recruitment team will be in touch

Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere

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