Support Worker Waking Nights – North East, North Yorkshire – Harrogate

Salary: £23,184.63 per annum based on 35 hours per week. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per weekPart-Time Job Reference Number: JK-HAR-SWWN Job Location: England Job Area: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Closing Date:12th December 2025 £23,184.63 per annum based on 35 hours per week. About us Autism Initiatives provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive different to the lives of autistic people. Our services focus on Supporting people to be as independent as possible in their homes Supporting people to achieve and be successful Helping people to pursue their interests and enjoy their lives Enabling people to be active members of their communities Who we are looking for As a Support Worker you will develop a trusting and respectful rapport with people with autism and support with personal care, whilst promoting and encouraging independence. You will also provide quality support which is personalised to individual health and well‑being needs. The role will also involve promoting community engagement, enabling people with autism to be part of their local community. Activities could include going swimming, attending local cafés and coffee shops, or trips to the cinema. We are looking for people who share and demonstrate our values. You may have a background or understanding of supporting autistic people, but if not don’t worry, we have great training and a friendly team to support you every step of the way. What can we offer you Company paid enhanced DBS Progression opportunities and career pathways Full training and development programme to support you in your role. Support to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification 23 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, rising to 26 days with 3 years’ service Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year Long service entitlements – after 1, 2 and 3 complete years of service, you will benefit from up to an additional 3/5ths of a week of leave after 3 complete years of service. Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay Option to buy and sell annual leave (subject to eligibility) Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility) Medicash (subject to eligibility) We at Autism Initiatives make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well-being of our staff for all of the hard work they do each day. To support our employees we offer the following; Wellness plans A supportive team and friendly environment Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay We are committed to staff development and want all staff at Autism Initiatives to feel supported when at work. We have excellent opportunities for career development and progression and are always there to encourage staff as they embark on their career in Health and Social Care If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Harrogate we’d be delighted to hear from you. If you require any support with the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery. Work with us Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777. #J-18808-Ljbffr