Support Worker

The National Autistic Society; Neath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for their residential service in Rhyd Hir. The role involves assisting autistic adults in achieving independence and personal goals, providing support in daily living and community integration. Candidates should possess a driving license and a passion for making a difference in the lives of autistic individuals. Comprehensive training is provided, making this a fulfilling opportunity for those looking to contribute positively to the community.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Comprehensive induction and training

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 2x base salary

Flexible benefits

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to Headspace app

Enhanced overtime payments

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting.
• Background in supporting autistic people preferred, but training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supporting vulnerable people

Flexibility

Tools

Driving license

Job description

This advert is for one bank worker based at our residential service in Rhyd Hir.

The salary for this position is £23,492.04 per annum pro rata

Driving license essential

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Who are we:

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

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact their lives and 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.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/

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Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a Support Worker with the passion to work with our fantastic team at Rhyd Hir.

Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people, but if not, we offer a comprehensive training programme to help you succeed in this fulfilling role.

You may have a personal connection, a desire to work with, or real-life experience working with autistic people.

You will have experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting. If you share our values and are committed to making a difference in the lives of autistic people, we’d love to hear from you.

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

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 essential.

Please click here for a Job Description

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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, including autism awareness
• 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 such as private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, activity passes, holiday trading, and enhanced pension options (eligibility criteria apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling services
• Free access to the Headspace mindfulness app, with options to enroll friends or family
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime, sleep-in, and on-call payments
• Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200

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Where you will be working:

Residential services in Pale Road, Rhyd Hir

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About our application process:

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification, and include relevant information demonstrating your suitability for the role.

For more information, contact: Sarah Johns - [e-mail]

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

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

We welcome applications from anyone qualified and experienced for this role, especially those with a diagnosis of autism.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.