*Male Senior Support Worker, Birchwood

*Male Senior Support Worker

Reference: SSW-BIRCH0421

Birchwood, Warrington

Up to 39 hours per week

£22,129 per annum pro rata

This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full. We are looking for a resilient and friendly Senior 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.

We are seeking a dynamic, forward thinking Senior Support Worker. You will assist the Service Manager in leading and developing a team to work in an autism specialist way, which is responsive to the needs of the people we support.

You will have a can do approach and be committed to supporting people in a positive, creative way that enables people to live a fulfilled life. You will demonstrate best practice and be a role model for the team. You will receive ongoing support to ensure your continued professional development and enthusiasm for the role.

An NVQ or Diploma Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable, but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Senior Support Worker. In return, Autism Initiatives will provide you with a full induction and ongoing learning to support you to obtain qualifications pertinent to the role. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and may also be required to complete sleep ins.

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.

Throughout the COVID 19 pandemic we continue to prioritise the safety of our staff and people with autism; we are working together to make sure that we reduce risk of infection and support everybody’s wellbeing as we go through this challenging time.

At the moment, our interviews are being conducted remotely to minimise risk and ensure we are adhering to government guidelines. Autism Initiatives provide staff with appropriate PPE to ensure the safety of our staff and people with autism and reduce the risk of infection.

From October 2021 following Parliamentary approval and a subsequent 16 week grace period, anyone working in a CQC registered care home in England for residents requiring nursing or personal care, must have had 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have a medical exemption. Please do call our Recruitment Team on 0151 932 2242, if you would like to chat to us further about this.

How do I apply?

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Please complete an application form and return it to recruitment@autisminitiatives.org

If you require any support with the application process, or you wish to request an application form be sent to you, please contact our friendly HR team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you.

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

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