Autism Initiatives
Support Workers
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About the Role
We are seeking Full-Time & Part-Time Support Workers 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.
At Autism Initiatives we work alongside autistic people, providing specialist services tailored to each individual. Our Values, shown below, underpin every aspect of the organisation’s culture and activities in NI:
- Autism-Focused
- Respect
- Excellence
- Empowerment
- Collaboration
- Commitment to Change and Rights-based
Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced Access NI check for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by the organisation.
Shifts Available
We have the following shifts available in our Bangor services:
- AM shifts: 07.45am - 15.00pm
- PM shifts: 14.45pm - 22.15pm
- Night shifts: 22.00pm - 09.30am
Long days and part time shifts available.
Sponsorship
Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Benefits
You will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
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- Competitive salary.
- Employer pension scheme.
- Enhanced company sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Access NI paid.
- NISCC fees 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.
- Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility.
- Career break policy.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
- Wagestream financial planning and support App - enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and more.
Essential Criteria
- Working, voluntary or personal knowledge of providing care and/or support.
- Be flexible to work on a rota basis that includes unsocial hours and weekends.
- NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.
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Desirable
- A full UK Driving Licence to be held for a manual vehicle for a minimum of one year.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Note: This position falls within the exceptions set out in Article 10 (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (as amended). Due to the essential nature of this position, only men should apply.
Application Information
Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:
- Please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK or a valid working permit.
- Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past five years of your employment history.
- Relevant qualifications to the role (for some roles qualifications are not essential as full training will be given. Please check the essential criteria).
- A minimum of two reference contact details, one of which must be your current/most recent employer.
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