Senior Support Worker

Senior Support WorkerWe support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around provided 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 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.The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.We are looking forYou’ll be resilient supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people. Suitable candidates will have experience of management and / or shift leading within a social care setting. Being a Senior Support Worker takes leadership skills patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.Your working patternFlexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and will include evening and weekend working.Full-time position40 hours per week. Salary for this position is 29,536 - 30,576 per annum.The role includesHelping individuals achieve independence and personal goalsSupporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their communityDevelop individuals home making skills and personal choresTransforming lives and achieving results for autistic adultsPossession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.What we can offer youAuto-enrolled Pension Scheme33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every yearExcellent induction training and development programme including training about autismOnline 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 moreHealthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)Life Assurance at 2 x base salaryA portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health dental insurance car salary sacrifice scheme activity pass holiday trading enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programmeFree access to the Headspace App a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for freeEligibility for a Blue Light CardEnhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on callJoin the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive 200Where you will be workingKingsley House Bideford North Devon supports 12 autistic adults within a bespoke residential setting in Bideford North Devon.About our application processWhen providing a supporting statement please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.For more information about this job please contact Lee Lomax atWe do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.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.Required ExperienceSenior ICKey SkillsNursing Home ExperienceDevelopmental Disabilities ExperienceDirect SupportComputer OperationCaregivingCase ManagementSpecial NeedsTraining & DevelopmentChild Protective ServicesExperience with ChildrenWord ProcessingAddiction CounselingEmployment Type: Full-TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1Salary: 29,536 - 30,576 per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr