Support Workers

Autism Initiatives; Armagh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Paid annual leave

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Free Autism training

Comprehensive induction training

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is looking for Support Workers in Armagh to assist individuals in enhancing their independence through daily living and accessing work and education. Applicants should have experience in care or support roles and must be flexible to work a rota that includes weekends. The position includes various benefits such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities. Please note, the role requires NISCC registration or the ability to register upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care or support in a personal or voluntary setting.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and unsocial hours.
• Registered or able to register with NISCC.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living and personal development.
• Assist in accessing work, education, and leisure activities.

Skills

Care and support experience

Flexibility in working hours

NISCC registration

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Support Workers 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.

Values

Autism-Focused, Respect, Excellence, Empowerment, Collaboration, Commitment to Change and Rights-based.

Access Restrictions

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Access NI paid.
• NISCC fees 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

• A full UK Driving Licence to be held for a minimum of one year.
• Please note that all interviews for this position will be conducted in person at our head office on Thursdays - Office 1 & 2, Linden House, Beechill Business Park, 96 Beechill Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 7QN.

Equal Opportunities

Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery.

Other Information

Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.

Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.