Support Workers

Autism Initiatives Group of Companies; Belfast; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension scheme

Enhanced company sick pay

Generous paid annual leave

Free Autism specific training

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives Group of Companies in Belfast is seeking Support Workers to assist individuals in developing independence in daily living and accessing various activities. The role emphasizes the organization's core values of Autism-Focused, Respect, Excellence, and Empowerment.

Successful candidates will enjoy an impressive range of benefits, including a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave, and comprehensive training. This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support, either through work or personal life.
• NISCC registered or willingness to register upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living to foster independence.
• Assist in accessing work, education, and leisure activities.

Skills

Providing care and/or support

Flexibility to work on a rota

Job description

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.

At Autism Initiatives we work alongside autistic people, 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 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.

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.

  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.