Support Worker By The National Autistic Society In Bristol Ref: 223433722

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to transforming lives and supporting autistic adults in their journey towards independence. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals develop essential skills for daily living and community integration. This position offers a flexible working pattern, including evenings and weekends, ensuring that you meet the unique needs of those you support. With a commitment to professional development and a range of attractive benefits, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Headspace App

Enhanced overtime

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driving license for at least 12 months.
• Experience in supporting individuals with autism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve independence and personal goals.
• Transport individuals to integrate into their community.
• Assist with home making skills and personal chores.

Skills

Driving License

Support Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Experience

Job description

This advert is for one bank Support Worker based at our Bristol Community Services.

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

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It is mandatory that candidates have the following for this role -

- Valid driving licence for the last 12 months or more
- Driving in the UK for the last 6 months
- Access to your own car

If you do not fulfil any of these criteria your application will not be shortlisted.

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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 on their life and the lives of those around them.

Our residential services provide accommodation and supportfor 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:(url removed)/

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Who we are looking for:

We are looking for Support Workers to join our friendly team at our Bristol Outreach Service.

Bristol Outreach is one of our south west based services where we support autistic adults in their own homes and communities to develop skills that promote their health and wellbeing, inclusion in their local community and greater independence.

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.

The role includes:

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

Please note that possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is Essential and you must have a car you can use while working.

Please click here for a Job Description

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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 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 fantastic new salary sacrifices 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 - a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call

Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200

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Where you will be working:

Bristol Community Services

The Bristol and South Gloucestershire outreach service supports autistic young people and adults. They offer person centred and flexible support which responds meaningfully to people's needs, interests and goals.

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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:

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

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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 for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer. INDAS

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Type: Permanent

Contract Length: N/A

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Job Reference: REF-ZM-KH1KGRE

Job ID: 223433722

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