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SalarySalary: £23,368.04
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: NI-SSW-NEW0223
Job Location: N. Ireland
Job Area: Newcastle
Closing Date: 31st January 2024
About This Role
We are seeking Senior Support Workers 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.
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.
Amongst other benefits we provide:
- Free Autism Specific Training
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility
- 23-25 days AL, plus 10 public holidays
- Day off for your Birthday
- Extensive Induction
- Staff Buddy / Mentor Programme
- Excellent advancement & QCF opportunities
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Monthly £500 cash draw for staff
- Blue Light discount card.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum of six months experience (paid or voluntary) supporting people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, or Learning Difficulties and associated conditions
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent
- NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment
- A full UK Driving Licence to be held for a minimum of one year
Autism Initiatives is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641
