Support Worker

1 week ago

Cookstown, United Kingdom Autism Initiatives Full time

**Salary**:£12.48 per hour

**Contract Type**:Permanent

**Hours**:20 hours per week

**Job Reference Number**:NI-SW-RL13102025

**Job Location**:N. Ireland

**Job Area**:Cookstown

**Closing Date**: 13th November 2025

We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team in Cookstown. 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._

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.
- Competitive salary.
- Employer pension scheme.
- 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.
- Blue light discount card.
- Employee Refer a Friend initiative.
- Free Autism specific training.
- Comprehensive induction training.
- On the job learning.
- Buddy/mentor for new staff.
- Funded QCF development opportunities.
- Continuous learning & development opportunities.
- Line management support structure.
- Regular 121 meetings.
- Annual Performance review.
- Culture of recognition.
- Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme.
- Career break policy.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
- Wagestream financial planning and support App - enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and more.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Working, voluntary or personal knowledge of providing care and/or support.
- Be flexible to work on a rota basis that includes job rotation in various services, unsocial hours and weekends.
- Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle held for at least one year.

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

**Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.**

**Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Cookstown, United Kingdom Tobin Centre Moortown Full time

    **Job Title**: Support Worker, The Base Project **Reports to**: Project Support Worker **Place of Work**: Tobin Centre, 8 Ardboe Rd, Cookstown BT80 0HT **Hours of Work**: Wednesday evenings (4pm - 8.30pm) and/or Saturdays/Sundays (9am-2.30pm or 11am-4.30pm) primarily but will also include School Holiday Activities. **Rate of pay**: £12.50 per hour The...

  • Support Worker

    37 minutes ago

    Cookstown, United Kingdom ICG Clinical24 Full time

    We are looking for Support Workers with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health experience. We have 3-month block bookings available in Cookstown, Northern Ireland. We can also look at travel and accommodation benefits if you live far away. **Job requirements**: We need 4 full-time workers who will work 37.5 hours a week on weekdays and some weekends,...

  • Project Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Cookstown, United Kingdom Tobin Centre Moortown Full time

    **Job Title**: Project Support Worker **Reports to**: Project Manager - **The Base Project**:_ The overarching aim of The Base Project is to develop a comprehensive programme of activities to promote positive health and wellbeing among children with additional needs and their families. **Purpose**: Develop and deliver safe and effective programmes at Tobin...

  • Casual Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Cookstown, United Kingdom Tobin Centre Moortown Full time

    **Job Title**: Casual Support Worker **Reports To**: Centre-Co Ordinator and Tobin Committee **Place of Work**: Tobin Centre, 8 Ardboe Rd, Cookstown BT80 0HT **Hours of Work**: As required - covering staff leave and periods of increased demand, including daytime, evenings, weekends, and school holiday activities. **Rate of Pay**: Depending on...

  • Project Worker 2

    2 weeks ago

    Cookstown, United Kingdom Barnardo's Full time

    **Make a Difference - Join Our Team as a Project Worker 2 - Family Support Worker** **Location**: Gold Sure Start, Loy Buildings, Cookstown (supporting families across Mid Ulster) **Hours**: 20 hours per week **Salary**:£27,573 - £36,389.39 FTE **Contract**: 2 x permanent 20 hour posts - At **Gold Sure Start**, we believe every child deserves the best...

  • Temporary Support Worker, Cookstown

    1 week ago

    Cookstown, United Kingdom Autism Initiatives Full time

    Join to apply for the Temporary Support Worker, Cookstown role at Autism Initiatives We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team in Cookstown. 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. Salary: £12.48 per...

  • Relief Support Worker, Cookstown

    1 week ago

    Cookstown, United Kingdom Autism Initiatives Full time

    About This Role We are seeking a Relief Support Worker to join our team in Cookstown. 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. Details Salary: £12.48 per hour Contract Type: Temporary Hours: Relief Job...

  • Support Worker, Cookstown

    1 week ago

    Cookstown, United Kingdom Autism Initiatives Full time

    About This Role We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team in Cookstown. 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. Salary: £12.48 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 20 hours per week Job Reference...

  • Empowering Social Care Worker — Supported Living

    1 week ago

    Cookstown, United Kingdom ICE Creates Full time

    A supportive care organization is seeking a Social Care Worker for their Cookstown Supported Living Services. The role involves providing holistic support to individuals with learning disabilities and associated mental health needs. Key responsibilities include assisting with personal care, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring each individual's needs...

  • Part-time Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Cookstown, United Kingdom Autism Initiatives Full time

    **Salary**:£12 per hour **Contract Type**:Permanent **Hours**:20 hours per week **Job Reference Number**:NI-PTSW-C070225 **Job Location**:N. Ireland **Job Area**:Cookstown **Closing Date**: 28th February 2025 We are seeking a Part-Time Support Worker to join our team. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting in a range of...