Support Worker Waking Nights – North East, Cross Hill, North Yorkshire

Autism Initiatives Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Workers for Waking Nights in North Yorkshire. This role involves providing personalized care to individuals with autism, fostering their independence and community involvement. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive difference in the lives of autistic individuals. With opportunities for training, career progression, and a supportive environment, this is a chance to grow in the rewarding field of health and social care. If you are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Company paid enhanced DBS

Progression opportunities

Full training and development programme

Support for Diploma Level 2 qualification

23 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Long service entitlements

Financial wellbeing programme

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with autism is a plus.
• Ability to promote independence and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with individuals with autism.
• Support personal care and promote independence.
• Encourage community engagement through activities.

Skills

Personal Care Support

Community Engagement

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker Waking Nights – North East, Cross Hill, North Yorkshire

Salary: £25,467.86 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: JK-CH-SWWN Job Location: England Job Area: North Yorkshire, Cross Hill Closing Date:09th May 2025

£25,467 per annum based on 39 hours per week.

We have full time and part time positions available due to our growing services and we are also happy to talk about flexible hours that might suit you.

About us:

Autism Initiatives provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive different to the lives of autistic people.

Our services focus on:

Supporting people to be as independent as possible in their homes

Supporting people to achieve and be successful

Helping people to pursue their interests and enjoy their lives

Enabling people to be active members of their communities

Who we are looking for:

As a Support Worker you will develop a trusting and respectful rapport with people with autism and support with personal care, whilst promoting and encouraging independence. You will also provide quality support which is personalised to individual health and well-being needs. The role will also involve promoting community engagement, enabling people with autism to be part of their local community. Activities could include going swimming, attending local cafes and coffee shops, or trips to the cinema.

We are looking for people who share and demonstrate our values. You may have a background or understanding of supporting autistic people, but if not don’t worry, we have great training and a friendly team to support you every step of the way.

What can we offer you?

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Progression opportunities and career pathways
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
• Support to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification
• 23 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, rising to 26 days with 3 years’ service
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Long service entitlements – after 1, 2 and 3 complete years of service, you will benefit from up to an additional 3/5ths of a week of leave after 3 complete years of service.
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Option to buy and sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)

We at Autism Initiatives make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well-being of our staff for all of the hard work they do each day. To support our employees we offer the following;

• Wellness plans
• A supportive team and friendly environment
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay

We are committed to staff development and want all staff at Autism Initiatives to feel supported when at work. We have excellent opportunities for career development and progression and are always there to encourage staff as they embark on their career in Health and Social Care

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Cross Hills we’d be delighted to hear from you.

If you require any support with the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

Work with us

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.