Full-Time Community Support Worker, Newtownbreda

Autism Initiatives Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is looking for a compassionate Community Support Worker to join their team in Belfast. This role involves supporting individuals with autism in their daily lives, fostering independence, and facilitating access to education and leisure activities. The organization values respect, empowerment, and collaboration, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and service users. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the community. Join a team that is proud to create positive change and enhance the lives of those they serve.

Benefits

Enhanced sick pay and maternity pay

Paid Access NI and NISCC fees after two years

Generous annual leave with increments

Paid bank and public holidays

Birthday leave

Option to buy/sell leave

Long service awards

Monthly prize draws

Referral bonuses

Confidential employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in providing care/support.
• Flexibility to work on a rota from Monday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing independence in daily living.
• Assist with accessing work/education and leisure activities.

Skills

Care/Support Experience

Flexibility

Driving License

Job description

Full-Time Community Support Worker, Newtownbreda

Salary: £12.48 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Job Reference Number: NI-CSWN-060525 Job Location: N. Ireland Job Area: Belfast Closing Date: 31st May 2025

We are seeking a Community Support Worker to join our team. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting activities such as developing independence in daily living, accessing work/education, and leisure activities.

At Autism Initiatives, we work with individuals with autism, providing tailored specialist services. Our core values include Autism-Focused, Respect, Excellence, Empowerment, Collaboration, Commitment to Change, and Rights-based, which underpin our culture and activities in NI.

These positions are subject to an enhanced Access NI check, the cost of which will be covered by the organization.

You will enjoy a range of benefits designed to reward your support, including:

• Enhanced sick pay and maternity pay
• Paid Access NI and NISCC fees after two years
• Generous annual leave with increments
• Paid bank and public holidays, birthday leave, and the option to buy/sell leave
• Long service awards, monthly prize draws, and referral bonuses
• Free autism-specific training and ongoing development opportunities
• Support through line management, annual reviews, and a culture of recognition
• Confidential employee assistance program from day one
• Health and wellness schemes, including Medicash, menopause support, and cycle-to-work

Requirements include:

• Experience or knowledge in providing care/support
• Flexibility to work on a rota from Monday to Saturday
• Registration or eligibility to register with NISCC
• A full UK manual driving license held for at least one year and ability to drive manual vehicles

Autism Initiatives is an Equal Opportunities employer, committed to Diversity and Inclusion.

Note: We are currently unable to provide sponsorship or support employment visas.

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Autism Initiatives Group operates as a registered charity and company across the UK and Ireland, with various registration numbers and charitable statuses.