About This Role

Resource Centre Support Worker DRIVER

Netherley, Liverpool

JK-BRC-SWD

35 hours per week

£25,467 per annum pro rata based on a 39 hour week 

Autism Initiatives is a registered charity providing specialist autism services, tailored to each individual. We are seeking to recruit friendly and dedicated Support Workers to join us at our new Birchlea Community Resource Centre and Outreach Hub based in Netherley, Liverpool. This Centre will provide a flexible, seven-day-a-week support service designed to meet the diverse needs of autistic individuals and their families.

We are looking for people who would be interested in making a difference to the lives of adult autistic people. Ideally you would have a background or understanding of supporting people with autism, but if not don’t worry, we have great training and a friendly team to support you every step of the way.

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

A little more about the role:

You will support autistic adults in a safe, supportive environment that offers a wide range of bespoke activities, resources and opportunities for social interaction and skill development.

As a Resource Centre Support Worker, you will also deliver personalised support that is tailored to individual needs, that encourage community access and participation in activities of their choice.

Our Resource Centre will also offer flexible respite options for families and caregivers and provide specialised support that will assist young people in developing life skills.

What can we offer 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:

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Birthday day off
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
• Support to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification
• Generous annual leave entitlement, with long service awards
• 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)
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay

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.

www.autisminitiatives.org

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Benefits of working with us

​In addition to competitive pay rates, a contributory pension, and generous holiday entitlements, you’ll have access to a range of additional benefits designed to recognise and reward the exceptional support our staff provide.

Some benefits are available immediately, while others are awarded over time to recognise loyalty, dedication, and long service. Please note that benefits may vary by role, location, and length of service. Full details of your benefits package will be available once you join.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme – free expert support on childcare, probate, money management, and work–life balance
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

Wagestream financial planning and support app – access earnings before payday, set up savings, and manage your finances

Before you start

Before starting your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information:

• Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
• Details of your current employment and full previous employment history
• Contact details for two referees (the first must be your current employer). Please note that referees will only be contacted after an offer of employment has been accepted and with your permission

You are strongly encouraged to read all supporting documents available in the Document Section, including the Job Description and Person Specification. These resources will help you identify the key skills and experience required for the role.

When completing your application, it is essential that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. Use your own words to describe your skills, knowledge, and experience, as applications that do not evidence this may not be shortlisted.

While AI tools can be helpful for generating ideas, your application should reflect your own thinking, experience, and values. We are interested in understanding your personal contributions and achievements. Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed.