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Senior Support Worker

£13.5 - £15.6 per hourEstimated
Full-time

We are seeking Support Workers to join our team. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting in a range of activities, including developing independence in daily living, accessing work/education and leisure activities.

At Autism Initiatives we work alongside autistic people, providing specialist services tailored to each individual. Our Values, shown below , underpin every aspect of the organisation’s culture and activities in NI:

Autism-Focused, Respect, Excellence, Empowerment, Collaboration, Commitment to Change and Rights-based.

Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced Access NI check for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by the organisation.

You will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

  • Competitive salary.
  • Employer pension scheme.
  • Enhanced company sick pay.
  • Enhanced maternity pay.
  • Access NI paid.
  • NISCC fees paid after two years service.
  • Generous paid annual leave.
  • Incremental increases to annual leave.
  • Paid bank and public holidays.
  • Birthday leave.
  • Option to buy and sell annual leave.
  • Long service awards.
  • Monthly staff cash prize draw.
  • Blue light discount card.
  • Employee Refer a Friend initiative.
  • Free Autism specific training.
  • Comprehensive induction training.
  • On the job learning.
  • Buddy/mentor for new staff.
  • Funded QCF development opportunities.
  • Continuous learning & development opportunities.
  • Line management support structure.
  • Regular 121 meetings.
  • Annual Performance review.
  • Culture of recognition.
  • 24/7 employee assistance programme (confidential counselling helpline) available from day one of employment. Offering free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
  • Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility.
  • Career break policy.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
  • Wagestream financial planning and support App - enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and more.

Essential Criteria:

  • Minimum of six month’s experience (paid or voluntary) supporting people with Autism or Learning disabilities and associated conditions.
  • GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent.
  • A full UK driving licence to be held for a minimum of one year.
  • Be flexible to work on a rota basis that includes job rotation in various services, unsocial hours and weekends.
  • NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.
  • Please note that all interviews for this position will be conducted in person at our head office on Thursdays - Office 1 & 2, Linden House, Beechill Business Park, 96 Beechill Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 7QN*

Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery.

Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.

Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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