Senior Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for Senior Support Workers to join their dedicated team in Belfast. This role is vital in providing support to individuals with autism, helping them develop independence in daily living and facilitating access to work and educational opportunities. The organization prides itself on its values of respect, empowerment, and collaboration, ensuring that every staff member contributes to a positive impact on the lives of those they support. With a range of benefits and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Employer pension scheme

Enhanced company sick pay

Generous paid annual leave

Paid bank and public holidays

Birthday leave

Long service awards

Free Autism specific training

24/7 employee assistance programme

Medicash health scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience supporting individuals with Autism.
• GCSE English and Maths required or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living and accessing work/education.
• Work alongside people with autism to develop independence.

Skills

Experience supporting people with Autism

Flexibility in working hours

GCSE English and Maths

NISCC registration

UK Driving Licence

Education

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above

Job description

Salary: £14.89 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Job Reference Number: NI-SSWNB-2911

Job Location: N. Ireland

Job Area: North Belfast, NI

Closing Date: 31st December 2024

We are seeking Senior 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 people with autism, 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 fee 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.
• Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme.
• Career break policy.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Compassionate & Bereavement leave.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of one year experience supporting people with Autism, learning disabilities and associated conditions.
• Be flexible to work according to the needs of our service.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
• NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.
• A full UK Driving Licence to be held for a minimum of one year.

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.