Resource Support Worker ,  Fleetwood

Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary: £27,381

Looking for a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team!

We are seeking a friendly Support Worker to join our Community Resource Centre in Fleetwood. Where you will be committed to supporting autistic people engage in daily activities and be part of their local community. Our Support Workers focus on encouraging health and well-being and the people we support are at the heart of everything we do!

What do we look for in a support worker?

• A good verbal and written communicator
• Patient, caring and supportive
• Outgoing with a passion to develop and learn new skills
• Ability to work to your own initiative and be a team player

More about the role

The support we deliver at our Resource Centre is flexible and tailored to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals.  Our Resource Centre in Fleetwood is a day service which operates from Monday – Saturday, where your will work on a rota’d basis.  As a Support Worker you will work as part of a friendly established team supporting individuals engage in activities which can include;

• Group workshops including arts, crafts and pottery
• Gardening
• Taking part in our fundraising initiatives
• Outdoor activities including walking and swimming

Our offer to you

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 (subject to eligibility)
• Wellness plans
• A supportive team and friendly environment
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Enrolment onto the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma, and ongoing training
• Competitive pay rates
• Generous annual holiday entitlement
• Birthday day off
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
• Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year

Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

How do I apply?

If you would like a rewarding role where you can really make a difference, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!

If you require any support with the online application process please contact our friendly HR 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.

                                                   www.autisminitiatives.org

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