Started in 1968 in Bromborough on the Wirral, we are now one of the UK's largest charities dedicated to supporting people with Autism. We now have many services throughout the Wirral and NW Cheshire. We want our Support Workers to be:
* willing to learn about autism and the work of a support worker
* able to make a real positive difference to the lives of the people we support
* great team player
* able to work flexible hours over shift patterns
Responsibilities
* Work across all our services
* Accompany the people we support to leisure and personal activities or appointments
* Support people to attend work or daytime activities - often in our own Day Services
* Help to maintain good domestic standards within the service (house) - encouraging the service user to participate in all domestic activities.
* Help with personal care if required
* Update paperwork and other administration tasks as needed
* Prepare meals with the people we support - ensuring they have a healthy and balanced diet
* Administer medication as and when required (full training provided)
* Support people through times when they are feeling anxious and display risk behaviours
Full, paid, award-winning training and ongoing support to develop your skills and to obtain formal qualifications in Social Care.
* 28 days paid annual leave (paid quarterly based on hours worked).
* Free enhanced DBS check
* Free meals when in work
* Blue Light Discount Card access
* Numerous discounts at local shops, restaurants and leisure facilities
* Access to a defined contribution pension scheme (NEST) with a contribution from the organisation
* Tax free cycle to work scheme
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