About This Role

Resource Centre Support Worker (Driver)

Blackpool, Lancashire

RCSW-BLA-EC

39 Hours per week

£25,651.08 per annum based on a 39-hour working week

Autism Initiatives is a registered charity providing specialist autism services, tailored to each individual. We are seeking to recruit friendly and dedicated Support Workers to join us at our Resource Centres in Blackpool. This Centre will provide a flexible, seven-day-a-week support service designed to meet the diverse needs of autistic individuals and their families.

We are looking for people who would be interested in making a difference to the lives of adult autistic people. Ideally you would have a background or understanding of supporting people with autism, but if not don’t worry, we have great training and a friendly team to support you every step of the way.

A little more about the role:

You will support autistic adults in a safe, supportive environment that offers a wide range of bespoke activities, resources and opportunities for social interaction and skill development.

As a Resource Centre Support Worker, you will also deliver personalised support that is tailored to individual needs, that encourage community access and participation in activities of their choice.

Our Resource Centre will also offer flexible respite options for families and caregivers and provide specialised support that will assist young people in developing life skills.

What can we offer you?  

We at Autism Initiatives 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 of the hard work they do each day. To support our employees we offer the following:

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Birthday day off
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
• Support to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification
• Generous annual leave entitlement, with long service awards
• 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)
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay

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 "apply now".

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

This vacancy is advertised in line with Sub Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

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

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

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Benefits of working with us

​In addition to competitive pay rates, a contributory pension, and generous holiday entitlements, you’ll have access to a range of additional benefits designed to recognise and reward the exceptional support our staff provide.

Some benefits are available immediately, while others are awarded over time to recognise loyalty, dedication, and long service. Please note that benefits may vary by role, location, and length of service. Full details of your benefits package will be available once you join.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme – free expert support on childcare, probate, money management, and work–life balance
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

Wagestream financial planning and support app – access earnings before payday, set up savings, and manage your finances

Before you start

Prior to starting your application it would be beneficial to have the following information on hand:

• Qualification/Education History / Professional Memberships
• Details of current employment and previous employment history
• Contact Details of 2 Referees – the first must be from your current employer, please note that references will not be contacted until offers of employment have been accepted and permission has been given to do so

We highly recommend to read through our documents (available in the Document Section). This will help highlight the areas in your skill set and experiences to reference throughout your application. It is essential that you show on your application form how you meet the essential criteria in your own words otherwise you may not be shortlisted.