Senior support worker, warrington - united kingdom, warrington, cheshire

job details

posting date: 27 june 2022

salary: gbp22,129 per year, pro rata

hours: full time

closing date: 27 july 2022

location: warrington, cheshire

company: autism initiatives

job type: permanent

job reference: ssw-birch0622

summary

senior support worker

reference: ssw-birch0421

warrington

up to 39 hours per week

gbp22,129 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.

living with covid we continue to prioritise the safety of our staff and people with autism; we are working together to make sure that we minimise the risk of infection and support wellbeing as we continue through this challenging time.

autism initiatives continue to provide appropriate ppe to ensure the safety of our staff and people with autism and reduce the risk of infection. autism initiatives support staff working in our services to have the opportunity to receive their covid-19 vaccination and booster if you have not already had this. the covid-19 vaccination offers the best protection against the virus for both staff and people supported. please do call our recruitment team on , if you would like to chat to us further about this.

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

long service entitlements

option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)

monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)

medicash (subject to eligibility)

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.

closing date for completed applications is 11/07/2022

please complete an application form and return it to

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 who will be happy to help you.

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

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