About This Role

Support Worker (Driver preferred)

Maghull, Merseyside

16 & 25 hours per week

£26,485 per annum pro rata, based on 39 hours per week

About us:

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

• Swimming, walking, holidays
• Shopping, meals out
• Cleaning and laundry
• Medical appointments, administering medication
• Handling finance, completing reports
• Basic IT skills

You must be flexible with working patterns as the rota will include early & late shifts, weekends, long days, bank holidays & Christmas, sleep-ins and potentially waking night shifts in the event of staff shortages.

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.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities
• Full initial training and ongoing development programme to support you in your role.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
• Support to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, rising with years’ service.
• An enhanced DBS that we pay for
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Long service entitlements
• Work Pension Scheme
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
• Birthday day off

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.

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

If you require any support with the application process, please contact our friendly Recruitment team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you.

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.

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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.