Support Workers

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

Job summary

A supported living service in Southport is seeking friendly Support Workers who are committed to helping autistic individuals live independently. You will support three clients, focusing on their individual needs and encouraging engagement in community activities. The role offers comprehensive training and development, wellness plans, and generous holiday entitlement. Join a team that values patience, care, and support, making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Company paid enhanced DBS

Medicash (subject to eligibility)

Wellness plans

Full training and development programme

Financial well-being programme

Access to Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Generous holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Option to sell annual leave

Pension scheme

Free Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Financial planning tools

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communicator.
• Patient, caring and supportive attitude.
• Passionate about developing and learning new skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support three people at the Southport service, tailoring support to individual strengths.
• Encourage participation in community activities.
• Promote health and well-being, assisting people to live independently.
• Work with a team to provide person-centred support.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Patience

Caring

Supportive attitude

Ability to work on initiative and as part of a team

Job description

Overview

Support Workers, Southport – Salary: £25,467 per annum, based on 39 hours per week; Contract Type: Permanent; Hours: Full Time; Job Location: England, Southport. Closing Date: 06 October 2025.

We are seeking friendly Support Workers to join our supported living in Southport. You will be committed to supporting autistic people to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. Our Support Workers focus on encouraging health and well-being with the people we support at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Support 3 people at our Southport service, tailoring support to individual strengths and goals.
• Encourage participation in activities such as cooking and baking, arts and crafts, gardening, learning new skills, and local community activities.
• Promote health and well-being and assist people to live as independently as possible.
• Work with the team to provide flexible, person-centred support that reflects each individual’s preferences and needs.

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 on your own initiative and as part of a team

Our offer to you

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)
• Wellness plans
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role
• Financial wellbeing programme with flexible access to pay
• Enrolment onto the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma, and ongoing training
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
• Generous holiday entitlement that increases with length of service
• Birthday day off
• Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Pension scheme with local payroll support
• Access to a free Employee Assistance programme, 24/7
• Additional benefits such as cycle to work and financial planning tools

Do you need to apply? Please complete the application form by clicking the “apply now” tab. The Job Description and Person Specification are available above the application form.

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Equal opportunities – We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

Equality & Diversity

We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. If you tick yes to having a disability and meet the essential criteria, you will be invited to interview. Recruitment team will assist with reasonable adjustments as needed.

Application essentials

We may ask for information such as your work history, qualifications, references, right to work in the UK, and other standard pre-employment details. Details will be used in line with our privacy notices.

References

Please provide details of at least two referees, including your current or most recent employer. References are checked as part of pre-employment checks.

Further information

To help us match applicants to services, please declare any relations to staff or people supported at our services. You will also be asked to confirm health suitability for the role and to acknowledge understanding of our recruitment declarations and data handling.