Support Worker, Fazakerley – Driver

Autism Initiatives Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Liverpool seeks a confident Support Worker to assist individuals with autism in achieving independent living. This full-time position offers a salary of £25,467.86 per annum and includes various benefits like enhanced DBS checks, training opportunities, and a friendly team environment. Applicants should have a passion for delivering person-centred support and possess a full driving license. Opportunities for career progression and development are strongly encouraged.

Benefits

Company paid enhanced DBS

Progression opportunities

Full training and development programme

Support to obtain Diploma Level 2

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Option to sell annual leave

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Medicash

Qualifications

• Experience not essential but passion for support is key.
• A full driving licence is necessary due to service needs.

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence in supported individuals.
• Enable participation in chosen activities.

Skills

Confident and assertive

Passion for person-centred support

Positive attitude

Full driving licence

Job description

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:23rd January 2026

£25,467.86 per annum pro rata, based on 39 Hours.

This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.

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.
• 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)

More 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.

Due to the needs of the service, a full driving licence is required.

• 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.

Contact our friendly HR team on 0151 932 2242 if you require any support with the application process.

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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