Senior Support Worker, Lisburn

Autism Initiatives Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting individuals with autism in various activities, fostering independence and enhancing their quality of life. The organization values respect, excellence, and empowerment, ensuring that staff are well-supported through a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced sick pay and training opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers a fulfilling career path with ongoing development and recognition.

Benefits

Enhanced company sick pay

Generous paid annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Free Autism specific training

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday leave

Long service awards

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Compassionate & Bereavement leave

Wagestream financial planning support

Qualifications

• Six months experience supporting individuals with Autism and learning disabilities.
• Flexibility to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living and accessing education/work.
• Provide tailored assistance to enhance independence.

Skills

Support for people with Autism

Flexibility

NISCC registration

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Salary: £13.49 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: NI-SSW-LISB011124 Job Location: N. Ireland Job Area: Lisburn Closing Date:31st May 2025

We are seeking a Senior Support Worker 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.

• 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.
• Employee Refer a Friend initiative.
• Free Autism specific training.
• On the job learning.
• Buddy/mentor for new staff.
• Funded QCF development opportunities.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.
• Line management support structure.
• 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.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
• Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and more.

Essential Criteria:
• Six months supporting people with Autism, learning disabilities and associated conditions.
• Be flexible to work according to the needs of our services
• NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.
• A full UK driving licence.

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.

Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.