We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day, in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner-occupiers, living alone or with others.
We have come a long way, but there is still much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation, and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions, and build a society that works for autistic people.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for Support Workers with the passion to work with our friendly team at our Bristol Outreach service. Bristol Outreach is one of our south-west based services where we support autistic adults in their own homes and communities to develop skills that promote their health and wellbeing, inclusion, and greater independence. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people, but if not, we offer a comprehensive training programme to help you succeed. You may have personal experience or a desire to work with autistic individuals. Experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting is preferred. If you share our values and are committed to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Your working pattern will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, including evening and weekend work.
This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week. The salary for this role is £23,492 per annum.
The role includes:
1. Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
2. Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community.
3. Developing individuals' homemaking skills and personal chores.
4. Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults.
Possession of a driving license (minimum one year) is essential, and you must have access to a car for work purposes.
Please click here for a Job Description
What we can offer you:
* Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
* 33 days of annual leave (including Public Holidays), with options to buy or sell leave annually
* Comprehensive induction, training, and development, including autism awareness training
* Online staff discount scheme offering benefits such as cycle to work, season ticket loans, and shopping discounts at major retailers
* Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff)
* Life Assurance at 2x your base salary
* Flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, holiday trading, and enhanced pension options
* Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling services
* Free Headspace mindfulness app, with options to enroll friends or family
* Blue Light Card eligibility
* Enhanced overtime pay, including sleep-in and on-call allowances
* Refer a friend scheme: earn £200 for successful referrals
Work location:
Bristol Outreach Community Services, Gloucester Rd, Alveston, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 3RG
Application process:
When submitting your supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification, highlighting your suitability for the role.
For more information, contact Lea Viljoen, Registered Manager, at Lea.Viljoen@nas.org.uk.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Additional requirements:
All staff are required to have a criminal background check. An Enhanced DBS check, either via the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months, is preferred but not essential.
We welcome applications from qualified and experienced individuals, especially those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment and will undergo safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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