We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact their life and the lives of those around them.
Our residential services provide accommodation and support for 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.
We have come a long way, but there is still 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 it happen.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions, and build a society that works for autistic people.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking Support Workers with a passion to work with our fantastic teams. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people, but if not, we offer a comprehensive training program to help you achieve a fulfilling career. You may have personal experience, a desire to work with, or real-life experience supporting autistic individuals. Experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting is preferred. If you share our values and are committed to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Your working pattern will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, including evening and weekend shifts.
This advert is for full or part-time support workers available to work flexible shifts up to 37 hours per week on a 7-day rota.
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 license (minimum one year) is essential.
Please click here for a Job Description
What we can offer you:
* Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
* 33 days annual leave (including Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave annually
* Excellent induction, training, and development programs, including autism awareness training
* Online staff discount scheme for various benefits such as cycle to work, season ticket loans, and shopping discounts at major retailers
* Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff)
* Life Assurance at 2x base salary
* Flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, activity passes, holiday trading, enhanced pension, and salary deduction loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
* Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling services
* Free Headspace mindfulness app, with options to enroll friends or family
* Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
* Enhanced overtime pay, sleep-in, and on-call allowances
* Join the Team Scheme - refer a friend and receive £200
Where you will be working:
* Hoylands House residential services in Barnsley
About our application process:
When submitting a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification, highlighting your suitability for the role.
For more information, contact Jennifer Woodcock, Registered Manager, at Jennifer.Woodcock@nas.org.uk.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Background checks: To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. An Enhanced DBS Check, either via the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months, is preferable but not essential.
Applications are welcomed from anyone qualified and experienced for the role, especially those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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