Senior Support Worker, Dunmurry

Autism Initiatives Group; Ireland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization committed to empowering individuals with autism. As a Senior Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of those you support, helping them gain independence and access essential services. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a range of benefits designed to reward your hard work and commitment. With a focus on collaboration and respect, you will be part of a culture that values each individual's rights and promotes continuous learning and development. Be part of a team that truly cares and supports each other.

Benefits

Enhanced company sick pay

Generous paid annual leave

Paid bank and public holidays

Birthday leave

Long service awards

Free Autism specific training

Employee assistance programme

Medicash health scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Compassionate & Bereavement leave

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience supporting individuals with Autism and learning disabilities.
• NISCC registration or willingness to apply upon appointment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Support for people with Autism

Flexibility in work hours

NISCC registration

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Salary: £12.97 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: SSW-DM111224 Job Location: N. Ireland Job Area: Dunmurry Closing Date: 31st December 2024

We are seeking a Senior 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. 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.

• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Access NI paid.
• NISCC fee paid after two years of 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.

Essential Criteria:
• One year experience supporting people with Autism, learning disabilities, and associated conditions.
• Be flexible to work according to the needs of our services.
• NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.
• A full UK driving licence.

Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery.

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