Senior Support Worker, North Belfast

7 days ago


ireland Autism Initiatives Group Full time

Salary: £14.89 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: NI-SSWNB-2911 Job Location: N. Ireland Job Area: North Belfast, NI Closing Date:31st December 2024

We are seeking Senior 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 people with autism, 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.

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.

  • Enhanced company sick pay.
  • Enhanced maternity pay.
  • Access NI paid.
  • 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.
  • Employee Refer a Friend initiative.
  • Free Autism specific training.
  • On the job learning.
  • Buddy/mentor for new staff.
  • Funded QCF development opportunities.
  • Continuous learning & development opportunities.
  • Line management support structure.
  • 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.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
  • Minimum of one year experience supporting people with Autism, learning disabilities and associated conditions.
  • Be flexible to work according to the needs of our service.
  • GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
  • NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.
  • A full UK Driving Licence to be held for a minimum of one year.

Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery.

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