Dim/22989
£12.64 Per Hour
Hemel Hempstead
England, East of England, Hertfordshire
Permanent, Part Time
Hours per week: 24.0
Closing Date: January 29, 2026
New Year, New Opportunities – Join Our Team in Hemel Hempstead
- Location:Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
- Hours:Part-time - 24 contract available
- Driver with own car essential (automatic welcome)
- Salary:£12.64 per hour
As the New Year begins, one of the incredible young men we support in Hemel Hempstead is hoping to welcome someone new into his life. He’s not just any man – he’s a marathon runner, a community volunteer, a radio guest, and proudly named Volunteer of the Year by his peers. Earlier this year, he completed the London Marathon in under five hours, raising over £3,400 for a local tearoom where he also volunteers. His friends describe him as “cheerful, willing, hardworking, and a total joy” – and we couldn’t agree more.
He lives independently in his own home and is seeking a support worker who can encourage him, share his interests, and help him stay on track with daily routines such as taking vitamins or checking his medication. He loves running with his local club, woodwork in his shed, cooking (especially live cook-along), long walks with his dog, and spending quality time with his family.
This new year, he’s looking for someone just as enthusiastic about life to support him in continuing to achieve great things. Could that be you?
You’ll work daytime shifts (9am–5pm) and/or evening with sleep-ins (5pm–10pm + sleep-in until 9am) with every other weekend. Sleep-ins finish when he heads to work, usually around 8–9am. You’ll need your own car and be happy to use it during work (mileage covered). If you enjoy being active, that’s a huge bonus. he’d love to share that with you.
Why Dimensions UK?
At Dimensions, we believe in people values. We’re a not-for-profit organisation where teams aren’t just employees, they’re valued individuals who help shape lives. We offer award-winning training, genuine career progression, permanent shifts, a generous benefits package, and the security of working with one of the UK’s most trusted providers of autism and learning disability support.
Apply now.
- Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
- As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
Dim/23007
£13.78 Per Hour
Edgware
England, London, North London
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
About Dimensions
At Dimensions, every day is a chance to make a real difference. Guided by courage and ambition, we promise you purpose in your work, pride in your impact, and support to grow. Together, we’ll create lives filled with joy, independence, and unforgettable experiences. Because when every day matters, the work we do truly changes lives.
About the role
We’re looking for experienced Support Workers to join our specialist supported living home in Edgware, London, earning £13.78 per hour. Full-time and part-time roles are available, with day shifts and waking night contracts offered. Typical shifts include 7:00am–2:30pm, 2:15pm–9:45pm, and 9:45pm–7:15am.
You’ll work 2:1 with a young woman in her early 30s who lives in her own home. This is a role for someone emotionally resilient and confident in supporting complex behaviours. You’ll help her feel safe, understood, and valued, supporting daily routines like meal preparation and personal care. Her interests include Barbie, Only Fools and Horses, animals, and local clubs so creativity and humour will help you build trust.
You’ll follow a clear Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plan and receive specialist training during induction. Consistency and patience are essential, this role requires someone who can remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing needs, and maintain a positive, person-centred approach.
About you
You’ll bring proven experience in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours of distress. Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, are essential, along with the ability to use alternative communication methods. You’ll be confident with personal care, medication administration, and record-keeping, and comfortable working flexibly across varied shifts. Emotional resilience, empathy, and a commitment to our values are key.
Rewards that make a difference
- Competitive Pay– Attractive hourly rates and permanent contracts.
- Generous Annual Leave– 30 days (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service.
- Pension Scheme– Employer and employee contributions.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)– 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits– Access to Aviva Health, discounted health cash plans, and salary advance schemes.
- Shopping Discounts– Through Vivup and Blue Light Card for supermarkets, retail, and leisure.
- Career Development– Award-winning Aspire programme and Dimensions Academy for training and progression.
- Additional Perks– Bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, holiday buy/sell options, and refer-a-friend bonus (£500).
- Inclusive Culture– Disability Confident Leader status, reasonable adjustment support, and diversity initiatives.
Apply Now!
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
- As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all our recruitment communications.
Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support.
People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:
Great social skills, it's important that you can develop relationships with the people we support, and their family and friends too.
You will need to be fun and sociable, loud and proud! Just like us!
We offer a warm welcome to you, and everyone we meet, so we need you to be confident to do the same!
A Place I belong
Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form. If you have any questions beforehand, please reach out to natasha.palliser@c-i-c.co.uk
We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment@c-i-c.co.uk
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
🌟 Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? 🌟
Are you a kind-hearted, energetic person who loves helping others live life to the fullest?
Do you believe everyone deserves to feel empowered, supported, and celebrated every day?
If that sounds like you — we’d love to meet you! 💙
We’re on the lookout for part-time and full-time Support Workers in Invergordon, where we support four amazing adults to live independently in their own homes. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to be part of someone’s journey, every single day.
🎮🚴♀️🎶 From gaming and cycling to swimming, bowling, music, reading, and family time — you’ll be helping people do what they love most, while also supporting with daily routines like medication, home management, and social activities.
🕗 Shifts
- Day shifts: 8am – 9pm
- 2:1 support: Sunday to Friday, 11am – 3pm
- Sleepovers: 9pm – 8am
🚗 Drivers!
As the people we support have access to a house vehicle, a full UK driving licence is essential. This needs to be suitable for driving manual and automatic vehicles.
So, if you’re ready to bring your compassion, energy, and sense of fun to a role that truly matters — apply now and let’s make a difference together! 🌈
This is an exciting opportunity to support an independent group of wonderful and different people, who live in their own self contained apartments within a small block. There is a communal open plan lounge and kitchen area, where the people we support often sit and chat, watch TV together, or cook and eat together.
The people we support love to spend time together, and often go out for meals, trips to the seaside or anywhere else they choose! They have life goals too, just like everyone else! Some are studying, others are looking for part time jobs, and others just love to spend their time with their favourite support worker!
However, there won't be time to rest on your laurels - this role is going to be full on, and is going to need a highly skilled and patient team. The people we support need emotional support and are capable of verbally and physically challenging behaviours. You will need to be cool, calm and resilient too!
The established team of support workers are very knowledgeable, through their own experiences, and through the comprehensive training and induction provided by us. They are very friendly too, and the service has a great service leader as well! The focus is on fun, choice and inclusivity!
As part of the recruitment process, you will have the opportunity to visit the service, meet the team and the people we support. We are confident, that after meeting everyone, you will want to start your new career journey with us!
Are you an experienced Care Assistant or Support Worker with a passion for helping others? Do you thrive in a calm, friendly environment and want to be part of a team that truly changes lives?
We’re looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our team and provide support to a young man with life changing injuries to help him live independently in his own home
🧠 About the Role:
You’ll be part of a close-knit team who provide day to day support in this gentleman's own home. In this role, you'll support with some personal care and moving and positioning, so previous experience in moving and positioning would be beneficial.
The young man we support does his own cooking, medication and finances and is a very private person, so we're looking for friendly individuals who would be interested in sharing his interests.
A UK driving licence is essential as the role would require driving this gentleman's vehicle during daily activities. For insurance purposes, candidates must be aged 25 or over.
Access to your own vehicle would be useful due to the location of the service.
📅 Shifts & Contracts:
- Shifts: Available shifts include 8am - 1pm, 8am - 5pm and 11pm - 1am and all staff would be expected to take a share of the different shifts
- Contracts: 20 hours per week or bank
Being happy, friendly and enjoying interactions with the people we support is the key to this exciting opportunity. We are looking for easy going, calm, kind and animated people to join our cheery team.
We know it takes a special person to work in social care and we recognise that not everyone that would be perfect for the role, will have professional experience. This is why we're really passionate about recruiting to individuals’ values and we recruit people from all walks of life; From people with vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role, from people with lived experiences who may have friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives, to people with no experience at all.
Naturally it is important that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care & support.
People's values are important to us, so we are looking for people with:
- Patience- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination
- Resilience
A Place I belong
Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form. Or should you wish to ask any questions beforehand, please reach out to natasha.palliser@c-i-c.co.uk
We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment@c-i-c.co.uk
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
As a Support Worker you will support a number of people who have a variety of needs, including: learning disabilities, autism, mental health concerns and physical disabilities etc, with their daily routines to live the best lives possible.
You will be supporting these people at home, but also within the community too.
To apply for this role, you must be fully flexible on the days & times you can work - including Days, Sleeps and Waking Nights.
We have Full time and part time vacancies available at this service.
We know it takes a special person to work in social care and we recognise that not everyone that would be perfect for the role, will have professional experience. This is why we're really passionate about recruiting to individuals’ values and we recruit people vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role.
Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:
- Patience
- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination
- A problem solver
- Resilience
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.
If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact Carol-anne Phypers, our recruitment specialist, carol-anne.phypers@c-i-c.co.uk
A Place I belong
Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.
We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment@c-i-c.co.uk
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Northampton - DRIVER ESSENTIAL
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.
From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
What we're looking for:
- A genuine passion for supporting others.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
Being a driver is essential
- Part-time - between 7am & 9pm
Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is looking to obtain sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa or currently holds a Skilled Worker Visa and is looking to switch sponsorship to a new employer.
This is due to the fact the salary rate for this position does not meet the UKVI’s current minimum annual salary threshold requirements for sponsorship. If you are resident in the UK and do not require sponsorship, we would love to hear from you!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID : 35007We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
Support Worker
Job Description
Job Title: Support WorkerContract Type: PermanentSalary: £26,549.63 Per Annum (£27,722.51 Per Annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)Working Hours: 37.5 Hours per weekWorking Pattern: 5 Week rolling rota, shifts working between Monday and Sunday between 07.30 to 22.00Location: The Beeches, Fallowfield, ManchesterIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.The difference you will make as a Support Worker
You will be working from one of our supported services providing support to our customers in a variety of ways. For example, connecting them with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home.
It will be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives. Through all of this you will need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. At times this role is tough, but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, and able to leave your work at work and not take it home with you.About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Experience of delivering structured support and risk management
• To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team
• An understanding of supporting vulnerable people – this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone workingWhy Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefitsDiversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered
Role ProfileSupporting Customers:
We use Psychologically Informed approaches and Trauma Informed Care principles to support our customers to develop new ways of thinking and to make steps towards independence, by:
• Leading on Co-producing bespoke support and move-on plans, involving key stakeholders (e.g. family/other support providers), where appropriate
• Organising and carrying out regular planned reviews of support and risk plans, or following an incident/significant change in a customer’s circumstances
• Engaging customers to meet agreed outcomes and develop life skills
• Assisting customers with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters
• Identifying and promoting opportunities for employment, education and training and supporting customers to remove barr...
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Support Worker
We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others.
We have come a long way but there is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for Support Workers with the passion to work with our fantastic teams. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people but if not, we have a fantastic training programme that will get you on your way to achieving a fulfilling job that will beat most out there. You may have a personal connection, a desire to work with or real-life experiences working with autistic people. You will have experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting and if you share our values and are willing to make a difference to the lives of autistic people, we’d love to hear from you.
Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, and will include evening and weekend working.
This advert is for Bank Support Worker positions. The salary for this position is £12.50 per hour.
The role includes:
- Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
- Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
- Develop individuals home making skills and personal chores
- Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults
Please click here for a Job Description
What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
- Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call
- Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200
Where you will be working:
Field View, Rawcliffe
About our application process:
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
For more information about this job please contact: Robert Marshall - Robert.Marshall@nas.org.uk
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with...
Support Worker – Residential service
39 hours per week – Permanent Contract
Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.
In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
- Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
- Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
- Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
- Full, clean manual drivers licence desirable
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for people who can:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Schedule
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.
Benefits Include
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
- Paid Maternity leave
- Paid Paternity leave
- 22 days annual leave
- Premium rates for evening and weekend work
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
- Paid breaks
- Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, 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.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.
Qualifications required:
A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.
Permission to work in Ireland essential.
Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere
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