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Support Worker Waking Night, Newcastle

Autism Initiatives

Northern Ireland

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Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in the non-profit sector seeks a Full-Time Waking Night Support Worker in Newcastle. This position supports individuals with autism in their daily activities, fostering independence and access to education and leisure. Competitive salary and a wide range of employee benefits are offered, reflecting the values of respect, excellence, and commitment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension scheme

Enhanced company sick pay

Generous paid annual leave

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Free Autism specific training

Buddy/mentor for new staff

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional paid holidays after 2 years' service

Qualifications

Personal or voluntary experience in support roles desired.
Must have a full UK Driving License for manual vehicles (desirable).
Ability to work a rota, including weekends and unsocial hours.

Responsibilities

Support individuals in daily living activities.
Help clients access work, education, and leisure activities.
Adhere to a rota involving various services.

Skills

Working knowledge of care and support

Flexibility

Education

NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.

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Salary: £12.48 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: NI-WNSW-DM260525 Job Location: N. Ireland Job Area: Newcastle, N.I. Closing Date: 30th June 2025 About This Role We are seeking a Full-Time Waking Night Support Worker to join our team. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting in a range of activities, including developing independence in daily living, accessing work/education and leisure activities. At Autism Initiatives we work alongside people with autism, providing specialist services tailored to each individual. Our Values, shown below, underpin every aspect of the organisation's culture and activities in NI: Autism-Focused, Respect, Excellence, Empowerment, Collaboration, Commitment to Change and Rights-based. Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced Access NI check for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by the organisation. You will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service. Competitive salary. Employer pension scheme. Enhanced company sick pay. Enhanced maternity pay. Access NI paid. NISCC fee paid after two years service. Generous paid annual leave. Incremental increases to annual leave. Paid bank and public holidays. Birthday leave. Option to buy and sell annual leave. Long service awards. Monthly staff cash prize draw. Blue light discount card. Employee Refer a Friend initiative. Free Autism specific training. Comprehensive induction training. On the job learning. Buddy/mentor for new staff. Funded QCF development opportunities. Continuous learning & development opportunities. Line management support structure. Regular 121 meetings. Annual Performance review. Culture of recognition. 24/7 employee assistance programme (confidential counselling helpline) available from day one of employment. Offering free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance. Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility. Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme. Career break policy. Cycle to work scheme. Compassionate & Bereavement leave. Wagestream financial planning and support App - enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and more. Essential Criteria: Working, voluntary or personal knowledge of providing care and/or support. Be flexible to work on a rota basis that includes job rotation in various services, unsocial hours and weekends. NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment. Desirable Criteria: Full UK Driving License for a manual vehicle, to be held for at least one year. Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery. Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641. Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa. Benefits of working with us In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service. Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here's a brief run-down of a few of them: Monthly staff cash prize draw Your birthday off work every year Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more Employee Assistance Programme - free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance. Additional paid holidays after 2 years' service Extra paid holidays in milestone service years Refer a friend scheme with cash rewards for helping us to find more great team members Cycle to Work scheme To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.

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