Senior Support Worker – Temporary, Newcastle

Autism Initiatives Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services organization in Northern Ireland seeks a Temporary Senior Support Worker. This role involves supporting individuals with autism in daily living and leisure activities. Applicants should have experience working with those who have learning disabilities and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive employee benefits including pension schemes and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension scheme

Enhanced company sick pay

Paid annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Six months experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside people who use our services supporting in daily activities.
• Help individuals develop independence in daily living.
• Assist in accessing work, education, and leisure activities.

Skills

Experience supporting people with Autism

Flexibility

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Role Details

Salary: £13.49 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: NI-TSSWNW-51124
Job Location: N. Ireland
Job Area: Newcastle, N.I.
Closing Date: 30th September 2025

About This Role

We are seeking a Temporary Senior Support Worker to join our team for 9-12 months. 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Wagestream financial planning and support App - enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and more.

Essential Criteria

• Six months experience 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.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, 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.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here\'s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
• Employee Assistance Programme - free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Additional paid holidays after 2 years\' service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Refer a friend scheme with cash rewards for helping us to find more great team members
• Cycle to Work scheme

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