Senior Support Worker
About This Role
We are seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our team. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting them in a range of activities, including developing independence in daily living, accessing work/education and leisure opportunities.
Key Details
* Salary: £13.73 per hour
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
* Job Reference Number: SSW-DM111224
* Job Location: Northern Ireland (Dunmurry)
* Closing Date: 31st December 2025
Essential Criteria
* Six months’ experience supporting people with Autism, learning disabilities or associated conditions.
* Flexibility to work according to the needs of our services.
* NISCC registration or willingness to register on appointment.
* A full UK driving licence for a manual vehicle, held for at least one year.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Employer pension scheme.
* Enhanced company sick pay and enhanced maternity pay.
* Access to PAYE National Insurance paid by the organisation.
* Generous paid annual leave with incremental increases.
* Paid bank and public holidays, plus birthday leave.
* Option to buy and sell annual leave.
* Long‑service awards and monthly staff cash prize draw.
* Blue‑light discount card and employee referral programme.
* Free Autism‑specific training, comprehensive induction training and on‑the‑job learning.
* Funded QCF development opportunities and continuous learning & development.
* Line‑management support structure with regular 1:1 meetings and annual performance reviews.
* 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
* Medicash health scheme (subject to eligibility) and menopause support line.
* Career‑break policy, cycle‑to‑work scheme, compassionate & bereavement leave.
* Wagestream financial planning and support app for early access to earned wages.
Equal Opportunities
Autism Initiatives is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery.
Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.
Visa Sponsorship
Currently we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
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