Senior Support Worker

Job description

Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our team. You will work alongside autistic people, supporting them in a range of activities, including developing independence in daily living, accessing work, education and leisure activities.

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 willing to register on appointment.

A full UK driving licence for a manual vehicle, held for a minimum of one year.

Successful completion of an enhanced Access NI check (cost covered by the organisation).

Benefits

Competitive salary.

Employer pension scheme.

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.

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 12‐1 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.

Wagestream financial planning and support app.

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

Charity RegistrationRegistered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.

Visa SponsorshipCurrently we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Belfast

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

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