Day Services Support Worker
Day Services Support Worker
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Autism Together, one of the UK's leading providers of services for autistic people, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Day Service Support Workers to join our team in the Wirral.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking charity during an exciting period of growth. You'll be part of a warm, friendly team, supporting adults with autism to develop their skills, independence, and confidence. Your role will be varied and engaging, involving activities such as:
Arts and crafts
Swimming and using the gym
Working on our farm and walking alpacas
Cooking and community-based activities
In return for your passion and dedication, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including fully paid training, a free enhanced DBS check, and opportunities for professional qualifications. If you are patient, inspiring, and passionate about providing high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Join us and help build brighter futures for the people we support.
About this role
As a Day Services Support Worker, you'll embark on a fulfilling journey, providing essential support to adults with autism. Your day-to-day will be anything but ordinary, as you facilitate a wide range of activities from creative arts and music to outdoor adventures like farming and walking alpacas. You'll be a key part of a supportive team, helping individuals build confidence and learn new skills in a person-centred environment.
This role offers significant growth potential, with fully paid induction training and opportunities to gain professionally recognised qualifications and apprenticeships. You're not just taking a job; you're starting a career with a clear progression path within a leading charity. It's a chance to use your empathy and creativity to genuinely improve lives every single day.
Join Autism Together and expect:
Excellent rates of pay (up to £13.50 per hour!)
Free enhanced DBS check
Fully paid induction training from our award-winning Training & Development Team
Buy back additional annual leave
Discounts for high street stores and eligibility for Blue Light Card benefit
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) and occupational health
Early overtime pay scheme
Annual staff awards celebrating staff achievements
Generous refer a friend scheme
Ongoing professional career progression
Opportunities to obtain a professionally recognised qualification and complete an apprenticeship relevant to the role
Access to join Medicash (private health care scheme)
Employee of the month
Staff suggestion scheme
Regular communication from management
Overtime pay: Overtime is available at an additional £1.20 per hour weekdays or £2.00 per hour weekends on top of your hourly rate of pay.
Hours of work
35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9:15 a.m – 4:15 p.m
What you will need
Required criteria
- Must be patient, inspiring, and sensitive to the needs of vulnerable people.
- Ability to motivate others.
- A passion for providing high-quality support and care.
- Must pass a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Desired criteria
- A passion for a career in the care sector.
- Experience or enjoyment of working in outdoor environments.
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Motivating
Problem Solving
Flexibility and Adaptability
Developing People
Teamwork
Communication
Planning and Organising
Providing Care
Empathy
Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
Experience working with vulnerable people
Providing personal care
