Senior Support Worker

2 days ago

Lisburn, United Kingdom Autism Initiatives Full time

**If you are passionate about supporting people with Autism, we want you to work with us. This is a worthwhile role where you can make a difference to the lives of people we support, every day.**

We are seeking enthusiastic and resilient Senior Support Workers with good communication skills to join our team. 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. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion for providing person centred support as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.

You will be required to refund the Access NI cost of £33.00 to Autism Initiatives if you leave your employment within six months of your commencement date.

**Amongst other benefits we provide**:

- Free Autism Specific Training
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Medicash health scheme
- 23-25 days AL, plus 10 public holidays
- Extensive Induction
- Staff Buddy / Mentor Programme
- Excellent advancement & QCF opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Staff recognition scheme
- Family friendly policies/benefits £500 monthly staff draw
- Competitive Salary £21,630.38 per annum pro rata (£11.05 hourly rate)

**Essential Criteria**:

- One year experience of supporting autistic people or people with developmental / learning disabilities
- Must be flexible Mon - Sun, days, evenings, waking nights, sleepovers
- A UK driving licence is advantageous
- Be flexible to work according to the needs of our services
- Caring, passionate and enthusiastic

Autism Initiatives is committed to working in partnership with people who use our services, their families, commissioners and others to provide a specialist, autism specific, person centred and outcome focused service for people with autism spectrum conditions.

**All staff are expected to**:

- Work in the context of Autism Initiatives’ Vision, Mission and Philosophy and to use our ‘Five Point Star’ approach in order to support people who uses our services in achieving their goals.
- Work to develop their abilities in line with the Autism Initiatives Competency Framework.
- Recognise the positive abilities of the people who use our services and support our shared belief in life-long learning.
- Adhere to the Autism Initiatives’ Code of Conduct and the General Social Care Council’s Code of Practice, showing a high degree of professionalism, resilience, and a willingness to remain committed during particularly demanding times.

**We are operating Covid safe recruitment practices.**

**Those on the barred list, need not apply.**

**Following the interviews a waiting list may be created for similar posts for a six month period. Volunteer opportunities available please phone for more details.**

**Autism Initiatives is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641

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