Waking Night Support Worker, West Belfast

Autism Initiatives; Belfast; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is looking for a dedicated Full-Time Waking Night Support Worker to join their compassionate team. This role involves supporting individuals with autism in their daily activities, promoting independence, and enhancing their quality of life. You'll be part of a supportive environment that prioritizes the needs of its clients, providing tailored services that make a real difference. With comprehensive training and a range of benefits, this opportunity is perfect for individuals passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. If you're ready to contribute to a meaningful cause, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Free Autism Specific Training

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Medicash health scheme

23-25 days annual leave

Day off for your Birthday

Extensive Induction

Staff Buddy / Mentor Programme

Excellent advancement opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Family friendly policies

Monthly £500 cash draw for staff

Blue Light discount card

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and support is essential.
• Must be flexible to work on a rota basis including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living and accessing work/education.
• Assist in developing independence through various activities.

Skills

Care and support experience

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

NISCC registration

Job description

Salary: £12 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: NI-WBWNSW-150125
Job Location: N. Ireland
Job Area: West Belfast
Closing Date: 31st January 2025

About This Role

We are seeking a Full-Time Waking Night Support Worker 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. 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

Amongst other benefits we provide:

1. Free Autism Specific Training
2. Auto-enrolment pension scheme
3. Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility
4. 23-25 days AL, plus 10 public holidays
5. Day off for your Birthday
6. Extensive Induction
7. Staff Buddy / Mentor Programme
8. Excellent advancement & QCF opportunities
9. Refer a Friend scheme
10. Family friendly policies
11. Monthly £500 cash draw for staff
12. Blue Light discount card

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 Criteria

• A full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle, to be held for a minimum of one year

Autism Initiatives is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641

Application Process

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