Autism Support Specialist – Flexible Hours, Leicester

Affinity Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy & sell annual leave

Stream pay access

Wellbeing scheme

Health plan (SimplyHealth)

Blue Light Card

Pension & Life Assurance

Enhanced DBS (paid)

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Leicester is seeking compassionate support workers to help adults with autism and sensory needs lead safer, more independent daily lives. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) pays £13.00 per hour (£25,419.71 per annum pro rata) and is based in LE2, with the option for part-time hours (22.5 or 30) to suit applicants.

Benefits include a funded health plan with SimplyHealth, a pension and life assurance, a wellbeing scheme, and a range of employee perks.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism, sensory needs & behaviours that challenge.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable and training is provided.
• Full UK manual driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support people to enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals.
• Build trust, connection, and independence.
• Work with a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team.

Skills

Experience with autism

Sensory needs awareness

Behaviours that challenge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

Affinity Trust in Leicester is seeking compassionate support workers to help adults with autism and sensory needs lead safer, more independent daily lives. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) pays £13.00 per hour (£25,419.71 per annum pro rata) and is based in LE2, with the option for part-time hours (22.5 or 30) to suit applicants.

Benefits include a funded health plan with SimplyHealth, a pension and life assurance, a wellbeing scheme, and a range of employee perks.