Senior Support Worker

The National Autistic Society; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for autism in the UK is seeking a Senior Support Worker to support autistic adults in building their independence and personal goals. The role requires management experience in a social care setting and offers flexibility in working hours. You will assist individuals in community integration and home-making skills, making a significant impact on their lives. This role offers a salary of £24,367.20 - £25,225.20 per annum along with various benefits.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Excellent induction training

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 2 x base salary

Qualifications

• Experience in management or shift leading within a social care setting.
• Possession of a driving license (minimum one year) is preferred.
• Experience working with autistic individuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
• Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community.
• Developing individuals' home-making skills and personal chores.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Direct Support

Caregiving

Job description

Senior Support Worker

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and supportfor autistic adults 52 weeks a year 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation whether as tenants or owner occupiers living alone or with others.

We have come a long way but there is still so much to do to increase opportunities reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help we can make it happen.

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do : we are looking for :

We are looking for Senior Support Workers with the passion to work with our fantastic teams. Youll be resilient supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people. Suitable candidates will have experience of management and / or shift leading within a social care setting. Being a Senior Support Worker takes leadership skills patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.

Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and will include evening and weekend working.

This advert is for a full-time position 33 Hours. The salary for this position is 24367.20 - 25225.20 per annum.

The role includes:

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
• Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
• Develop individuals home making skills and personal chores
• Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred / Essential.

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
• Excellent induction training and development programme including training about autism
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda Tesco Sainsburys Halfords Nike Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health dental insurance car salary sacrifice scheme activity pass holiday trading enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App a global leader in mindfulness and y ou can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call
• Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive 200

Where you will be working:

Fernery House Burnham-on-Sea

About our application process:

When providing a supporting statement please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact : Donna Rowsell Deputy Manager donna . rowsell @

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills:

Nursing Home Experience, Developmental Disabilities Experience, Direct Support, Computer Operation, Caregiving, Case Management, Special Needs, Training & Development, Child Protective Services, Experience with Children, Word Processing, Addiction Counseling

Employment Type:

Part-Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy:

1