Job Description

Salary:

27,104

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Job Reference Number:

SSW-WC-LP

Job Location:

England

Job Area:

Southport

Closing Date:

07th July 2025

Female *Senior Support Worker

Location: Southport

Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary:

27,104 per annum, based on 39 hours per week

Are you looking for career progression?

We have a fantastic development opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to support our Service Manager in leading and managing our established Supported Living service that is situated near Sefton Park. This is a great opportunity for a Support Worker who is looking to progress within their career in Social Care.

We are looking for a Senior Support Worker who will have a can-do approach and be committed to supporting people in a positive, creative way that enables people to live a fulfilled life. You will demonstrate best practice and be a role model for the team. You will receive ongoing support to ensure your continued professional development and enthusiasm for the role.



A Level 3 competency-based Health and Social Care qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma (RQF), is desirable, but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Senior Support Worker. In return, Autism Initiatives will provide you with a full induction and ongoing learning to support you to obtain qualifications pertinent to the role. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.



Due to the needs of the service, we are seeking a Femalewho holds a valid UK Driving Licence and would support this person accessing their local community.

This vacancy is advertised in line with Sub Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.*

Closing date for completed applications is 07/07/2025

Our offer to you

Our teams 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 the hard work they do each day. To support our employees, we offer:


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

How do I apply?

If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone's life then please complete the application form by clicking the "

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The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab.

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We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.