Salary:£25,467.86 per annum based on 39 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: JK-SW-CLTWRS
Job Location: England
Job Area: Fazakerley
Closing Date: 24th October 2025
This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.
About the role
We are looking for a confident and assertive 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 encourage the health and well-being of the people that you support, through enabling them to be involved in a range of activities chosen by the person supported.
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. This is truly a rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills, knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
Note: Due to the needs of the service, a full driving licence is required.
Benefits and support
* 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)
Requirements and expectations
We are looking for a confident and assertive individual who is committed to person-centred support and helping people with autism live independently and engage with their local community.
Qualifications/experience: Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion for providing person centred support and a positive attitude are key.
Other requirements: A full driving licence is required.
Other information
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:
* 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.
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 on the left.
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 HR team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you.
Living with Covid-19, we continue to prioritise the safety of our employees and people we support. We provide appropriate PPE and support for vaccinations as part of our Infection Prevention Control Risk Assessments to reduce the risk of infection.
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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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.
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