Support Worker - Barnsley

National Autistic Society; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Barnsley seeks a full-time Support Worker to assist autistic adults. The role involves helping individuals achieve independence, support community integration, and develop life skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in a residential setting or a strong desire to support autistic individuals. A driving licence is essential. The position offers a salary of £23,492.04 per annum and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Excellent training program

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Headspace App

Qualifications

• Background in supporting autistic people preferred; comprehensive training offered.
• Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is essential.
• Experience in a residential setting is beneficial.

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.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable people

Passion for working with autistic people

Ability to work flexible hours

Job description

Overview

Where you will be working: Hoylands House - Yorkshire and Humberside

About our 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: Jennifer Woodcock, Registered Manager. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential. Applications are sought from suitably qualified and experienced candidates, with particular welcome for those with an autism diagnosis. The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services 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.

Support Worker – Barnsley

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 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.

What we are looking for

We are looking for Support Workers with the passion to work with our teams. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people; if not, we offer a comprehensive training programme to help you succeed. 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 will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, and will include evening and weekend work. This advert is for a full-time position for 37 hours per week. The salary for this position is £23,492.04 per annum.

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

What we can offer

• 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 for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of salary sacrifice benefits and other flexible benefits (private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans – eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – up to three friends or family members can be enrolled
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card