Job Description

Female Support Worker - DRIVER, West Derby
JK-WD-MSWD
West Derby, Liverpool
39 Hours per week
25,467.86 per annum based on 39 hours per week
This is more than a job; it's a career that supports people to live life to the full!
We are seeking friendly Support Workers to join our new Supported Living service in West Derby. You will be committed to supporting people with autism to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community.
What can we 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
Generous annual holiday entitlement, rising with years' service.
Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
Long service entitlements
Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
Medicash (subject to eligibility)
More about the role
Autism Initiatives work positively alongside people with autism, providing specialist services that are tailored to each individual.
As a Support Worker, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and will enjoy joining a dynamic team that encourages people with autism to access community activities such as local walks, trips to the park, swimming, or going to the cinema. Support Workers promote health and well-being and support individuals to maintain their home, whilst also encouraging in house activities such as cooking, arts and crafts and gardening. The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals.
Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to making a difference to the lives of people with autism, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role. This is truly a rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills, knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
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
• Wellness plans
• A supportive team and friendly environment
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay

We are committed to staff development and want all staff at Autism Initiatives to feel supported when at work. We have excellent opportunities for career development and progression and are always there to encourage staff as they embark on their career in Health and Social Care
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 "apply now" tab on the left.
The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Living with Covid, we continue to prioritise the safety of our employees and people we support. We provide appropriate PPE and support for vaccinations as part of our Infection Prevention Control Risk Assessments to reduce the risk of infection.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
Benefits of working with us
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

Before you start
Getting Started:
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.