Senior Support Worker, Dunmurry

Job description

Salary: £13.73 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: SSW-DM111224 Job Location: N. Ireland Job Area: Dunmurry Closing Date: 31st December 2025

Senior Support Worker, DunmurryWe 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 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

Essential Criteria

Six months 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 for a manual vehicle, 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.

Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dunmurry

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English