Support Worker

The National Autistic Society; Sorn; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Scotland is seeking passionate Support Workers to assist autistic adults in achieving their personal goals and enhancing community integration. This full-time role offers a salary of £25,552.80 per annum and a variety of benefits, including training programs and leave flexibility. A driving license is preferred, and experience in a residential setting is required. Join us in making a meaningful difference.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Excellent induction and training program

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to Headspace App

Enhanced overtime pay

Referral bonus for new team members

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting.
• Possession of a driving license (minimum one year) preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Overview

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on 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 so 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 Support Workers with the passion to work with our fantastic teams. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people but if not, we have a fantastic training programme that will get you on your way to achieving a fulfilling job that will beat most out there. You may have a personal connection, a desire to work with or real-life experiences working with autistic people. You will have experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting and if you share our values and are willing to make a difference to the lives of autistic people, we’d love to hear from you.

Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, and will include evening and weekend working.

This advert is for a full-time position 39 hours. The salary for this position is £25,552.80 per annum.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications & requirements

• Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred

Where you will be working

Daldorch House, Catrine, Ayrshire

What we can offer you

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of salary sacrifice and other benefits (private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension, etc.)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling
• Free access to Headspace App (mindfulness); you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime and additional payments for sleep-in and on-call
• Join the Team Scheme – Refer a friend and receive £200

Application process

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role. For more information about this job please contact: Dionne Lamont, Deputy Manager, [e-mail]

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

Compliance

To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. In line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration, successful candidates will work towards relevant qualifications. Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application. Applications are welcome from anyone suitably qualified and experienced for the role, particularly those with a diagnosis of autism. The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete safeguarding checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.