About us

iMap - Individuals Making Autism Positive are an established support and education provider committed to increasing the participation of children and adults with autism in all aspects of living and learning. Through understanding we will empower each individual to achieve their aspirations.

About the Role

Are you Understanding, Empowering and Aspirational? If so, you could help our children and young people make the best out of every day. Support workers are the key to providing outstanding care and we are looking for vibrant, resilient and committed people to join our small team in Winsford. Hours consist of earlies, lates, double and some weekends as part of a rotating staff team. Part-Time hours available.

Please note iMap do not currently offer Certificates of Sponsorship.

Job Opportunity

While no two days are the same, consistency in approach is key. Can you:

• Help the our young people to meet their personal care needs.
• Enable our children and adults to express their wishes, views and feelings
• Apply creative and innovative ideas to support education
• Support with all aspects of health and wellbeing.
• Attend appointment and arranging social activities.
• Support opportunities in the community and actively encouraging independence.
• Be a positive and nurturing role model

Company Benefits

• Bike to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Paid Sick Pay
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme
• Support to Drive Scheme
• Development Pathways
• Comprehensive Training Package
• Christmas Saver Scheme
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Package

Essential Skills

• Experience working with children, preferably in SEND/autism
• Be compassionate and understanding.
• Dynamic problem solver who can work well under pressure.
• Effective verbal and listening skills.
• Excellent time management and communication skill.

The description is not intended as a total definition of the post, only an outline of the duties involved. You are expected to carry out other activities that are within the scope of the role and which may reasonably be required by the Manager according to the normal practice of iMap.

DEI Statement

This position is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974’ and as such the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced/with child/adult barred/Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

iMap Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If there is anything we can do to assist you in applying or during the interview process, please let us know.