Support Worker - 39 Hours

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic adults. This full-time role offers a chance to provide essential support and guidance, helping individuals achieve independence and integrate into their communities. With a comprehensive training program available, candidates with a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals are encouraged to apply. Enjoy a range of benefits including a pension scheme, generous annual leave, and access to wellness programs. If you are driven to make a difference, this is the opportunity 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 salary

Flexible benefits

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to Headspace app

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting autistic people preferred.
• Personal experience or desire to work with autistic individuals.

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

Support for autistic individuals

Experience with vulnerable people

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Relevant qualifications for SSSC

Job description

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact 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 offer 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 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 learn more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking Support Workers with a passion for working with our fantastic teams. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people, but if not, we offer a comprehensive training program to help you achieve a fulfilling career. You may have personal experience or a desire to work with autistic individuals. Experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting is preferred. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we want 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 shifts.

This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week. The salary is £25,397.00 per annum.

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

Do you have the drive to make a difference?

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

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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 awareness 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 your base salary
• Flexible benefits including private health and dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, holiday trading, and enhanced pension options
• 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 pay, sleep-in, and on-call allowances
• Referral bonus scheme: Refer a friend and receive £200

Work location:

Daldorch in Outreach and Short Breaks.

Application process:

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

For more information, contact Caroline Clark, Registered Manager, at [e-mail].

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

Additional requirements:

All staff are required to undergo a criminal background check. Successful candidates will work towards relevant qualifications in line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Membership of the PVG scheme is mandatory, and the Society will cover the application costs.

We welcome applications from all qualified and experienced individuals, 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.