About This Role

Support Worker

£29,812 - £33,825 per annum based on 37.5 hours per week

Reference: IOM-SW

Central & Northern based services

37.5 hours per week

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 3 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)

Join a brilliant team on the Isle of Man, committed to supporting autistic people to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. Autism Initiatives work positively alongside people with autism, providing specialist services that are tailored to each individual.

We are seeking friendly Support Workers to join us at our Residential services. We have a number of houses located in Central and Northern parts of the Island within easy reach of local bus routes.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and will enjoy joining a team that encourages people with autism to enjoy an active lifestyle. Community activities could include swimming, accessing walking groups or trips to the cinema or even camping trips and gorge walking. Support Workers promote health and well-being and support individuals to maintain their home. The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals.

Experience is not essential, but a genuine desire to making a difference to the lives of people with autism, as well as a positive attitude is. This is truly a rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills, knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who hold a manual driving licence.

‘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;

 Medicash

• 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.

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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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.