About This Role

Cafe Assistant, Southport

£12.71 per hour

24 hours per week (You will be required to work on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday each week)

Looking for A Great Little Job?

We are currently recruiting for Café Assistants in the Southport area

Ideally you will be able to provide a service which exceeds our customer’s expectations or you may be competent and confident baking and preparing home cooked food in greater volumes, and you would positively contribute to supporting young autistic people on work placements.

A Great Little Place is a multi-award winning Café in Southport who bake and create delicious food and sumptuous cakes in their own kitchens. We are a Social Enterprise owned by Autism Initiatives, where the team share a passion for supporting adults with Autism in work. If you would like a rewarding job within a committed team, then this could be just what you are looking for.

If you’re an excellent communicator who enjoys providing great customer service we want to hear from you. A Food and Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage, although not essential as we provide training to all our staff,

All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for successful applicants, costs of which will be met by Autism Initiatives. Café Assistants work on a rota basis which includes some weekends.

The closing date for completed applications is the 6th November 2026

for more information on the cafe, please visit https://autisminitiatives.org/service/great-little-place/

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.