Autism Initiatives
Location
Belfast | United Kingdom
Job description
We are seeking a 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.
We have the following shifts available in our Dunmurry and Lambeg services:
AM shifts: 07.00am – 14.30pm
PM shifts: 14.30pm – 22.00pm
Night shifts: 21.30pm – 07.30am
Sleepover shifts: 22.00pm – 07.00am
Long days and part time shifts available.
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.
Competitive salary
Employer pension scheme
Enhanced company sick pay
Enhanced maternity pay
Access NI paid
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
Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme
Career break policy
Cycle to work scheme
Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
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 to be held 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.
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Salary
£11.02 per hour
