Support Worker, Blackpool

2 weeks ago


Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Autism Initiatives Full time
Support Worker Blackpool

39 Hours per week

£20,765 per annum pro rata based on 39 hours per week

New Year, New Career We have full time and part time positions available due to our growing services and we are also happy to talk about flexible hours that might suit you.

What can we offer you?

  • Meet the Manager days come along to meet our friendly team and find out more
  • Company paid enhanced DBS
  • Progression opportunities and career pathways all our managers have been promoted internally
  • Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
  • Support to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification
  • Generous annual leave entitlement and your birthday off
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
  • Long service entitlements
Autism Initiatives work positively alongside people with autism, providing specialist services that are tailored to each individual.

We are seeking motivated and resilient staff to join us at our Supported Living service in Blackpool. Our Supported Living services are across the Blackpool area with easy access to local transport links


As a Support Worker you will work in partnership with the people we support to develop a trusting and respectful relationship, whilst promoting and encouraging independence.

You will provide quality support which is personalised to individual health and well-being needs, this may involve aspects of personal care.

The role will also involve promoting community engagement, enabling people with autism to be part of their local community participating in a variety of activities to support them to lead a fulfilled life.

The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and needs 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 can offer both full time, part time and flexible contracts so please do get in touch to learn more

About us:

Autism Initiatives provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive different 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

Who we are looking for:


As a Support Worker you will develop a trusting and respectful rapport with people with autism and support with personal care, whilst promoting and encouraging independence.

You will also provide quality support which is personalised to individual health and well-being needs. The role will also involve promoting community engagement, enabling people with autism to be part of their local community. Activities could include going swimming, attending local cafes and coffee shops, or trips to the cinema.

We are looking for people who share and demonstrate our values.

You may have a background or understanding of supporting autistic people, but if not don't worry, we have great training and a friendly team to support you every step of the way.


How do I apply?


If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Blackpool we'd be delighted to hear from you.


Living with Covid we continue to prioritise the safety of our staff and people with autism; we are working together to make sure that we minimise the risk of infection and support wellbeing as we continue through this challenging time.


Autism Initiatives continue to provide appropriate PPE to ensure the safety of our staff and people with autism and reduce the risk of infection.

Autism Initiatives support staff working in our services to have the opportunity to receive their COVID-19 vaccination and Booster if you have not already had this.

The COVID-19 Vaccination offers the best protection against the virus for both staff and people supported. Please do call our Recruitment Team on , if you would like to chat to us further about this.

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

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 1-39 per week

Salary:
£20,765.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Private dental insurance
  • Sick pay

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
SW-BLA0722
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