Support Workers, Belfast Resource Centre

Autism Initiatives Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care support organization in Belfast seeks Support Workers to assist individuals in daily activities, promoting independence and access to education. Applicants should have experience in care, flexibility in working hours, and a full UK driving license for manual vehicles. This full-time role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension scheme

Enhanced company sick pay

Generous paid annual leave

Free Autism specific training

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles.
• Must be NISCC registered or apply upon appointment.
• Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living activities.
• Encourage access to work and educational opportunities.

Skills

Working knowledge of providing care

Flexibility to work on a rota

Driving manual vehicle

Job description

Overview

Salary: £12.48

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Reference Number: NI-SWBRC-060525

Job Location: N. Ireland

Job Area: Belfast

Closing Date: 30 September 2025

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 people with autism, providing specialist services tailored to each individual. Our values 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 benefits start immediately, 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 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
• Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility
• Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme
• Career break policy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Compassionate & Bereavement leave

Responsibilities

Support workers will work alongside people who use our services, supporting in activities that promote independence in daily living, access to work/education and leisure activities.

Essential Criteria

• Working, voluntary and/or personal knowledge of providing care and/or support
• Be fully flexible to work on a rota basis from Monday to Saturday
• NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment
• Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle held for at least one year
• Must be able to drive a manual vehicle as there is a requirement to drive the people we support in their own vehicles

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.

How to Apply

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