Support Worker

6 months ago


Neath, United Kingdom THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY Full time

Help transform lives by joining our team TODAY

**Who we are**:
We are the UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.

We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.

We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.

**Why Choose us?**

**Autism expertise and knowledge**

Our highly skilled and innovative teams empower people to maximise their involvement and inclusion in their community.

**Person-centred care**

We use individual evidence based, outcome focused assessments to make sure our support is designed to enable people to live the life they choose.

**Understanding your diagnosis**

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them.

We have come a long way but there is still so 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.

**We are looking for**: Support Workers with the passion to work with our fantastic teams in Old Road in Neath. 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.

**This advert is for a part-time position 30 Hours. The salary for this position is £16,255.20** **per annum.**

The role includes:

- Helping individuals achieve more independence and personal goals
- Supporting individuals to integrate into their community
- Develop individuals home making skills and personal chores
- Transforming lives and achieving results for Autistic Adults

We need you to be: Resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people. Being a support worker takes passion, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.

**We offer**:

- Competitive rates of pay:

- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Excellent training offered
- Access to our Benefits portal, providing discounts across many shops, restaurants and other outlets
- 33 Days Annual Leave (incl. Public Holidays)
- Access to free online courses via our education platform
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline available)
- Free access to Headspace app (mindfulness/mental wellbeing app) for yourself + 3 friends/family
- Competitive pension scheme
- Paid for Enhanced DBS
- Healthcare Cashplan

**Your working pattern**:Is across a 7 day rota, with the flexibility for weekend working if required as part of this role.

**You may have** a personal connection, a desire to work with or real life experiences working with autistic people. **You might not have lots of experience yet**, but 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.

**Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred but not essential.**

You’ll be joining our team, both locally and nationally and we’ll support you every step of the way.

**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.

All opportunities in Wales

Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include reference and criminal background checks.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: £16,255.20 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral programme

Application question(s):

- Why have you applied for this role?
- Do you have previous experience of care and support?
- What is your understanding of autism and learning disabilities?
- Why are you the right person for this job?
- What do you think makes a good support worker?

Work Location: In person


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