Overview
The National Autistic Society
Support Worker We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on 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 so 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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Role involves supporting individuals with a range of needs to engage in community opportunities, supporting with activities and making the most of their day. The role includes flexible pattern to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, including evening and weekend working. 37 hours, 4 days a week.
Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is essential.
Qualifications and Requirements
Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people, but if not, there is a training programme to help you develop in the role. You may have a personal connection or real-life experiences 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 to the lives of autistic people, we would love to hear from you.
If you're compassionate, reliable, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
Where you will be working
Thornbury, Gloucestershire
What we can offer you
* Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
* 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
* Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
* Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts
* Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
* Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
* A portfolio of salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits (private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans)
* Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling
* Free access to the Headspace App
* Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
* Enhanced overtime and additional payments for sleep-in and on call
* Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200
Application process When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include information that shows your suitability for the role. For more information about this job please contact Lea Viljoen. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check is preferable but not essential. Applications are welcome from anyone suitably qualified and experienced for the role, particularly from those with a diagnosis of autism. The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. INDAS
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