Senior Support Worker - 30 Hours

The National Autistic Society; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An established organization dedicated to supporting autistic individuals is seeking passionate Senior Support Workers. This part-time role involves providing essential support to help individuals achieve independence and integrate into their communities. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, resilience, and a commitment to improving the lives of autistic adults. The position offers flexible working hours, competitive salary, and a range of benefits, including training and development opportunities. Join a team that is making a real difference in the lives of those on the spectrum.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Excellent induction and training

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Free Headspace mindfulness app

Enhanced overtime pay

Qualifications

• Experience in management or shift leading within social care.
• Possession of a driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
• Support individuals to integrate into their community.
• Develop homemaking skills and personal chores.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership skills

Resilience

Sensitivity towards autistic needs

Patience

Education

Social Care Wales Registered

QCF Level 3

Job description

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for 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 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: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for Senior Support Workers with the passion to work with our fantastic teams. You’ll 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 requires leadership skills, patience, and commitment. Working with autistic people offers many rewards in return.

Your working pattern will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, including evening and weekend shifts.

This is a part-time position (30 hours) with a salary between £25,416.04 and £26,416.52.

The role includes:

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

Possession of a driving license (minimum one year) is preferred.

Social Care Wales Registered, QCF Level 3 desirable.

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What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (including Public Holidays), with options to buy or sell leave annually
• Excellent induction, training, and development, including autism awareness training
• Online staff discount scheme for various benefits such as cycle to work, season ticket loans, and shopping discounts at major retailers
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff)
• Life Assurance at 2x your base salary
• Flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, activity pass, holiday trading, and enhanced pension options
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
• Free Headspace mindfulness app, with options to enroll friends or family
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime pay, including sleep-in and on-call allowances
• Join the Team Scheme – refer a friend and receive £200

Location: Ty Mawr Longford Court

Application process:

When submitting your supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification, highlighting your suitability for the role.

For more information, contact Scott Lewis, Deputy Manager, at [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Background checks: To protect our autistic adults, all staff must undergo a criminal background check. An Enhanced DBS Check, either via the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months, is preferred but not essential.

Applications are encouraged from qualified and experienced individuals, especially those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.