Salary: £24,022 per annum pro rata Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: SW-AR-SP Job Location: England Job Area: Clubmoor, Liverpool Closing Date:14th March 2025
Support Worker (Driver), Clubmoor
This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.
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
* Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
* Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
* Medicash (subject to eligibility)
More about the role
We are looking for a resilient and friendly Female Support Worker* to join a team that works in partnership with people who use our services, to enable them to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. As a Support Worker you will promote positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and be involved in a range of activities which include:
* Walking
* Trips to the theatre
* Trips to local cafes
* Arts & Crafts
The successful applicant will be required to undertake shift work including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, by means of a three week rolling rota. The role also involves personal care. A full driving licence would be beneficial although your own vehicle is not required.
At Autism Initiatives we work alongside people with autism, providing specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion for providing person centred support as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.
In return, we will provide you with ongoing training and development, including supporting you to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification in Care. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
* This vacancy is advertised in line with Sub Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.
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.
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
* Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances
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