Support Worker

Autism Initiatives Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization is looking for a part-time support worker in Bootle, England. The role involves providing tailored support to individuals, including assisting with hobbies and community activities. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a caring attitude. The organization offers comprehensive training, wellness programs, and other employee benefits, ensuring a supportive workplace environment. Candidates should be ready to undergo an enhanced DBS check and enjoy the fulfilment of making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Company paid enhanced DBS

Medicash (subject to eligibility)

Wellness plans

Full training and development programme

Financial wellbeing programme

Enrolment onto the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Option to sell annual leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communicator.
• Patient, caring, and supportive.
• Passion to develop and learn new skills.
• Ability to work to your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible and unique support tailored to each individual.
• Support individuals in their hobbies such as cooking, gardening, and community activities.
• Assist in voluntary work and personal development.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Patience

Caring

Supportive attitude

Team player

Job description

Overview

Salary: £12.51 per hour • Contract Type: Part-time • Hours: 34 hours per week • Job Reference Number: RP-SW-CRBS • Job Location: England • Job Area: Bootle, Merseyside • Closing Date: 20 February 2026

What we look for in a support worker

• A good verbal and written communicator
• Patient, caring and supportive
• 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 is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals. Our service in Liverpool supports 4 people. The people supported at this service are looking for a support worker who shares their hobbies and interests which include:

• Cooking and baking
• Arts and crafts and gardening
• Learning new skills
• Access community activities such as local walks
• Supporting people in their voluntary work

Our offer to you

Our teams 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 the hard work they do each day. To support our employees, we offer:

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)
• Wellness plans
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Enrolment onto the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma, and ongoing training
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject eligibility)
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, which rises with length of service
• Birthday day off
• Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• 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

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

How to 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 on the left. The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab.

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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.