Autism Initiatives (Uk) | Additional Support Worker, Longridge

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Additional Support Worker, Longridge As and when required £11.80 Per Hour
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.
We have full time and part time positions available due to our growing services and we are also happy to talk about flexible hours that might suit you.
About us:
Autism Initiatives provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive different 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.
Activities could include going swimming, attending local cafes and coffee shops, or trips to the cinema.
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.
What can we offer you?
Company paid enhanced DBS Progression opportunities and career pathways Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year Fortnightly pay when you have worked within our services Flexible shifts Our Work Search App which allows you to book onto shifts in our services Opportunities to develop your knowledge across our services.
Working alongside specialist teams.
A Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay How do I apply?

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Longridge we'd be delighted to hear from you.
If you require any support with the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team on who will be happy to help you.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time Benefits of working with us
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide.
Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here's a brief run-down of a few of them:
Monthly staff cash prize draw Your birthday off work every year Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more Employee Assistance Programme - free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years' service Extra paid holidays in milestone service years Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay Cycle to Work scheme Career break scheme Wagestream financial planning and support App - enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances Before you start
Autism Initiatives is committed to working in partnership with people who use our services, their families, commissioners and others to provide a specialist, autism specific, person centred and outcome focused service for people with autism spectrum conditions.
All staff are expected to:
• Work in the context of Autism Initiatives' Vision, Mission and Philosophy and to use our 'Five Point Star' approach in order to support people who use our services in achieving their goals.
• Work to develop their abilities in line with the Autism Initiatives Competency Framework.
• Recognise the positive abilities of people who use our services and support our shared belief in life long learning.
• Adhere to the Autism Initiatives' Code of Conduct and the General Social Care Council's Code of Practice, showing a high degree of professionalism, resilience, and a willingness to remain committed during particularly demanding times.


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