About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our team. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting a range of activities, including developing independence in daily living, accessing work/education and leisure activities.
Given the nature of the role, an enhanced Access NI check is required for successful applicants. The cost of the check will be covered by the organisation.
Values
* Autism‑Focused
* Respect
* Excellence
* Empowerment
* Collaboration
* Commitment to Change
* Rights‑based
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Employer pension scheme.
* Enhanced company sick pay.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Access NI paid.
* National Insurance Social Care (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 1:1 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 – enables you to access money earned before payday, set up savings and more.
Interview and Location
Please note that all interviews for this position will be conducted in person at our head office – Office 1 & 2, Linden House, Beechill Business Park, 96 Beechill Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 7QN.
Essential Criteria
* Minimum of six months experience (paid or voluntary) supporting people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, or learning difficulties and associated conditions.
* GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
* Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of one year.
* NISCC registered, or apply to register on appointment.
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.
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