Support Workers

Autism Initiatives Group of Companies; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension scheme

Generous paid annual leave

Paid bank and public holidays

Free Autism specific training

24/7 employee assistance programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives Group of Companies in Dundonald is seeking dedicated Full-Time & Part-Time Support Workers to assist individuals with autism in various activities. Candidates will help support daily living, work, education, and leisure.

This role emphasizes individual care and requires flexibility in working hours. Exceptional benefits, including competitive salaries and development opportunities, make this a rewarding position within an equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• Working, voluntary, or personal knowledge of providing care and/or support.
• Be flexible to work on a rota basis, including unsocial hours and weekends.
• NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily activities to develop independence.
• Assist in accessing work, education, and leisure activities.
• Work alongside autistic individuals to meet their specific needs.

Skills

Providing care and/or support

Flexibility to work on rota

Knowledge of autism

Job description

We are seeking Full-Time & Part-Time 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, underpinned 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.

We have the following shifts available in our Bangor services:

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

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.

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.

Essential Criteria

• Working, voluntary or personal knowledge of providing care and/or support.
• Be flexible to work on a rota basis that includes unsocial hours and weekends.
• NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.

Desirable

• A full UK Driving Licence to be held for a manual vehicle 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.