Senior Support Worker - 37 Hours

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for passionate Senior Support Workers to join their dedicated teams. This full-time role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of autistic adults, providing support and guidance to help them achieve independence and personal goals. With a flexible working pattern and a comprehensive benefits package, this position promises rewarding experiences and opportunities for professional development. If you are resilient, supportive, and sensitive to the needs of others, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Comprehensive training programs

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 2x base salary

Flexible benefits package

24-hour Employee Assistance Program

Free Headspace mindfulness app

Enhanced overtime payments

Qualifications

• Experience in management or shift leading within social care.
• Ability to support and empower autistic individuals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Management experience in social care

Leadership skills

Resilience

Sensitivity to autistic individuals' needs

Flexibility in working patterns

Job description

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact their lives 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 offer supported living services for autistic adults needing 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 made significant progress, 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 dedicated to transforming lives, challenging perceptions, and building a society that works for autistic people.

Visit our website to learn more about us: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking Senior Support Workers with a passion for working with our dedicated teams. You should be resilient, supportive, and sensitive to the needs of autistic people. Candidates should have management and/or shift leading experience within social care. Being a Senior Support Worker requires leadership skills, patience, and commitment. Working with autistic individuals offers rewarding experiences 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 full-time position, 37 hours per week. The salary ranges from £25,416.04 to £26,416.52 annually.

The role includes:

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

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

The role involves a 3-week rolling rota, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and Christmas.

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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
• Comprehensive induction, training, and development programs, including autism-specific 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 base salary
• Flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, activity passes, holiday trading, and enhanced pension options
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance and counselling programs
• Free Headspace mindfulness app, with the option to enroll friends or family
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime, sleep-in, and on-call payments
• Refer a friend scheme: earn £200 for successful referrals

Work location:

Ty Mynydd 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 Sophie Roberts, Deputy Manager, at [e-mail].

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Additional requirements:

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.

We welcome applications from all 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 be required to complete relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.