Support Worker (Driver preferred) Clubmoor, Liverpool Up to 39 hours per week £25467 per annum pro rata based on a 39 hour working 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. This role includes personal care, medication administration as well as cooking and cleaning. You must be patient, show good initiative, be proactive, have a wiliness to learn and be able to work as part of a team. 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 If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Liverpool we’d be delighted to hear from you. 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 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