Support Worker
This advert is for one fixed term (maternity cover), part time Support worker based at Burnham on Sea.
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 supportfor 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.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do:
We are looking for a Support Worker with the passion to work with our fantastic teams.
Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people but if not, we have a fantastic training programme that will get you on your way to achieving a fulfilling job that will beat most out there.
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'd love to hear from you.
Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, and will include evening and weekend working.
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Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
~ Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
~ Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults
Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) ispreferred/Essential
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 for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
~ Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
~ Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
~ A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
~ Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
~ Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call
~ Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome 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 as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.