Activity Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism)

Are you Caring, Compassionate and Fun?

Come and join our friendly Team!

Looking Forward Activities provide life enhancing support for people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. We are passionate about the activities and support we provide to our Members, this isn't just a job to us and no day is ever the same!

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join our forward-thinking, creative and innovative team as a Activity Support Worker at our new purpose built premises in Northwich which includes, cinema, pamper room, teaching kitchen, art and crafts room, drama/exercise/dance room, reading room and sensory room.

We strive to develop independent, confident, and resilient Members who are well-prepared to engage with the wider community.

The purpose of this role is to support our Members to attain their ambitions and expectations. It will involve collaboration with other key staff/managers, ensuring Member engagement with all learning activities and championing the Member voice.

Alongside this role you will be required to accompany Members to evening /day time social activities and support delivery of life and social skills sessions.

You will need to be flexible in your working hours as you will be required to work a minimum of one evening per week.

_ Transporting our Members is a large part of the job, you must be comfortable driving across Cheshire. As part of this position you will need a full UK clean driving licence, and will need to insure your own vehicle for business use. _

Our work involves dealing with people from diverse backgrounds, with the behavioural, cultural and religious differences that entails. Our Staff treat Members with respect at all times, regardless of their lifestyle and beliefs, and ensure that they receive the dignity they deserve.

You must have the following qualities:

Have a caring nature and a genuine need to help others
Effective Communication Skills
Be trustworthy
Remain calm under pressure
Be reliable
Be Flexible
Work well in a Team
Be punctual
Be organised
Be willing to go the extra mile

What we offer:

Full induction and training
DBS Clearance
Company Vehicles (when available - for staff aged 25 and over with a clean UK driving license)
Bupa Employee Assistance Programme - helpline 24/7 to get immediate emotional and practical support and advice from a qualified expert
28 Days Holiday (pro rata including Bank Holidays)
Extra paid day off for your Birthday after 12 months service
Mileage paid at 45p per mile for personal vehicle use
We close for one week over the Christmas period and Bank Holidays so you get to spend quality time with your family (you will need to reserve holidays for this period of closure)
The ideal candidate will live in Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich or surrounding areas

In-line with our Safer Recruitment Policy, successful applicants will be required to provide references for employment since leaving school. DBS check will be undertaken.

The initial interview will be online, a second in-person (working) interview will be required if you are successful. You will also be required to complete a 3rd interview face to face with our Members.

If you would like to be part of our fantastic, friendly Team, please get in touch.

Job Types: Part Time, Full-time, Permanent, Evenings - start times vary from 0700 - Finish times vary up to 2200

Job Type: Permanent

You must be eligible to work in the UK, unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Aug 25