Support Worker

Autism Helpline; Carryduff; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support service in Carryduff is seeking a full-time Support Worker. The role involves helping autistic individuals achieve independence, supporting their community integration, and developing necessary life skills. Candidates should have experience in residential care and a commitment to safeguarding. The annual salary is £22,222.20 with additional benefits including a comprehensive training program and 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 2 x base salary

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced overtime payments

Qualifications

• Background in supporting autistic individuals preferred.
• Must have experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting.
• Alignment with NAS values is essential.

Responsibilities

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
• Supporting individuals to integrate into their community.
• Developing home making skills and personal chores.

Skills

Support for autistic people

Experience in residential care

Driving license

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Overview

The National Autistic Society (NAS) is committed to transforming lives and building a society that works for autistic people. We provide residential services that offer accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day, in urban and rural settings, and supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within NAS accommodation. This advert is for a full-time Support Worker role based in Carryduff, Belfast, with a salary of £22,222.20 per annum. Working hours are 35 hours between 08:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday. There are no evenings or weekends, no waking nights or sleep-ins required. We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Location: Adult Day Service Carryduff, Belfast.

The Role

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
• Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
• Develop individuals\' home making skills and personal chores
• Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults

Responsibilities and Requirements

What we are looking for We are seeking Support Workers with the passion to work with our teams. A background in supporting autistic people is preferred, but we also offer a comprehensive training programme to help you achieve a fulfilling job. You may have a personal connection to autism or real-life experience working with autistic people. You will have experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting and, if you share our values and are willing to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements Driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred. Prior experience in residential care for vulnerable adults is advantageous. You will be aligned with NAS values and committed to safeguarding autistic adults.

What We Can Offer You

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with option to buy or sell annual leave each year
• Induction, training and development programme including autism-specific training
• Online staff discount scheme (cycle to work, season ticket loan, shopping discounts)
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff)
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• Salary sacrifice benefits and other flexible benefits (private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension, etc.)
• Access to 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling
• Free Headspace mindfulness app access
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Enhanced overtime with additional payments for sleep-in and on-call
• Join the Team Scheme – Refer a friend and receive £200

Where You Will Be Working

Adult Day Service Carryduff, Belfast

Application Process

When providing a supporting statement, refer to the job description and person specification and include information that demonstrates your suitability for the role. For more information, contact Claire Austin at [e-mail]. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities To protect autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Membership of the Access NI Scheme is an essential requirement of the post, and the NAS will cover the cost of your application. The NAS adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice. A copy is available on request. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, including those with a diagnosis of autism. The NAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services; successful applicants will complete safeguarding checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. INDAS.