Salary: £12.97 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: NI-TSSWNW-51124
Job Location: N. Ireland
Job Area: Newcastle, N.I.
Closing Date: 31st January 2025
About This Role
We are seeking a Temporary Senior Support Worker to join our team for 9-12 months. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting them 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
* Rights-based
Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced Access NI check for the successful applicants, the cost of which will be met by the organisation.
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.
Benefits Include:
* Competitive salary.
* Employer pension scheme.
* Enhanced company sick pay.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Access NI paid.
* NISCC fee paid after two years of 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.
* 24/7 employee assistance programme (confidential counselling helpline) available from day one of employment.
* Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility.
* Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme.
* Career break policy.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
Essential Criteria:
* One year experience supporting people with Autism, learning disabilities, and associated conditions.
* Be flexible to work according to the needs of our services.
* NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.
* A full UK driving licence.
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.
Application Process
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