Weekend Support Workers, Dunmurry & Lambeg Area

Autism Initiatives Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting individuals with autism. As a Part-Time Weekend Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those you assist, helping them develop independence and access various activities. This role offers flexibility with multiple shift options and a commitment to staff development through training and support. Enjoy a range of benefits designed to reward your dedication, including enhanced sick pay, generous annual leave, and a culture of recognition. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Enhanced company sick pay

Generous paid annual leave

Free Autism specific training

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday leave

Long service awards

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Compassionate & Bereavement leave

Wagestream financial planning App

Qualifications

• Experience in support work with individuals with autism is preferred.
• Must be available for mandatory training and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living and accessing education.
• Work collaboratively with team members to provide quality care.

Skills

Support Work

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

Job description

Salary: £12.48 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: NI-WSWDL-080525 Job Location: N. Ireland Job Area: Dunmurry and Lambeg Closing Date:22nd May 2025

We are seeking Part-Time Weekend 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, 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.

We have the following shifts available in our Dunmurry & Lambeg services:

• AM shifts: 07.30am – 15.00pm
• PM shifts: 14.30pm – 22.00pm
• Long Day: 11.00am – 20.00pm

We have the following contracts available:

• 7.5 hours
• 15 hours
• 18 hours
• 22.5 hours

Please state your availability and shift preference(s) on your application form.

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.

• 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.
• Employee Refer a Friend initiative.
• Free Autism specific training.
• On the job learning.
• Buddy/mentor for new staff.
• Funded QCF development opportunities.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.
• Line management support structure.
• 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.
• Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme.
• 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.
• Working, voluntary or personal knowledge of providing care and/or support.
• NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.
• Be available for mandatory training at our Belfast Head Office, which takes place from Monday to Saturday.

Must be available to attend mandatory training on the following dates (if the candidate has no availability during the week):

• PBS Day 1 14.06.25 or 20.09.25 930am-5pm
• Keeping Adults Safe 26.07.25 10am-4pm
• Medication 29.07.25 6pm-9pm
• Epilepsy 12.08.25 6pm-9pm

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.

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.