Support Worker

3 months ago

Highbridge, United Kingdom The National Autistic Society Full time

**_At the National Autistic Society_** We provide residential and supported living services and centres for adults across the autism spectrum. We offer specialist person-centred support in rural and urban settings across the UK.

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.

**Who we are looking for**:

- We are currently looking for support workers to work in Six acres based in Brent Knoll_
- We have a variety of roles available including full and part time hours._
- A driving licence isn't essential, but is preferred_
- Your working pattern will be varied over a seven-day rota, and would include alternate weekends and bank holidays._
- Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people, 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._
- The role includes:_
- _Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals_
- _Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into the community_
- _Develop individuals’ life skills, vocational, educational and creative skills_
- _Help provide exercise, leisure and recreational opportunities_
- _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._
- 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._
- 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._

To view the job description please click Here

**What we can offer you**:

- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 33 days annual leave
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- 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
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App - a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
- Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call

**Where you will be working**:
**Six acres, Harp Road, Brent Knoll TA9 4HQ**

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._
- We are an equal opportunities employer._

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