We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact their lives and those around them.
Our supported living services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day, in urban and rural settings. We also support 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 made progress but still have 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 this happen.
The National Autistic Society aims to transform lives, challenge perceptions, and build a society that works for autistic people.
Visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Community Services Plymouth supports 5 autistic adults to live independently within a supported living setting, based in the Lipson area of Plymouth.
Who we are looking for:
We seek Support Workers passionate about working with our teams. Ideally, you will have a background supporting autistic people, but if not, we offer excellent training to help you succeed in a fulfilling role. Personal connections, a desire to work with, or experience supporting autistic individuals are valued. Experience supporting vulnerable people in residential settings and sharing our values are important. We want someone willing to make a difference in the lives of autistic people.
Your working pattern will require flexibility to meet the needs of the individuals supported and their families, including evenings and weekends.
This is a bank staff position with a zero-hour contract. The hourly rate is £12.21.
The role includes:
* Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
* Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
* Developing individuals’ homemaking skills and personal chores
* Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults
Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is desirable.
Please click here for a Job Description
What we offer you:
* Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
* 33 days annual leave (including Public Holidays), with options to buy or sell leave annually
* Comprehensive induction, training, and development, including autism-specific training
* Online staff discount scheme for benefits like cycle-to-work, season ticket loans, and shopping discounts at various retailers
* Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff)
* Life Assurance at 2x base salary
* Flexible benefits such as private health/dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, holiday trading, enhanced pension, and salary deduction loans (eligibility may apply)
* Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance and counselling programmes
* Free access to the Headspace mindfulness app, with options to enroll friends or family
* Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
* Enhanced overtime pay, including sleep-in and on-call payments
* Refer a friend scheme: earn £200 for successful referrals
Where you will be working:
Plymouth
Application process:
When submitting a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification, including any relevant experience that demonstrates your suitability.
For more information, contact Lee Lomax at Lee.Lomax@nas.org.uk.
We may close this advertisement early if we receive many suitable applications.
Safeguarding:
To protect our autistic adults, all staff must undergo 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.
Applications are encouraged from qualified and experienced individuals, especially those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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