Overview
Senior Support Worker Temporary & Permanent, Lisburn. We are seeking a Permanent Senior Support Worker and a Temporary 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.
Salary: £13.49 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent, Temporary
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: NI-SSW-LISB011124
Job Location: N. Ireland
Job Area: Lisburn
Closing Date: 31st October 2025
Responsibilities
* Support people who use our services in daily living activities.
* Encourage development of independence in daily living, accessing work/education and participation in leisure activities.
* Work with the team to promote person-centred support and rights-based approaches.
Essential Criteria
* Six months 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 license to be held for a manual vehicle for a minimum of 1 year.
Equal Opportunities
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.
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 121 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.
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