Support Workers
We are seeking Full-Time & Part-Time 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 autistic people, providing specialist services tailored to each individual. Our Values, shown below, underpin every aspect of the organisation’s culture and activities in NI:
We have the following shifts available in our Bangor services:
Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.
- AM shifts: 07.45am – 15.00pm
- PM shifts: 14.45pm – 22.15pm
- Night shifts: 22.00pm – 09.30am
- Long days and part time shifts available.
- Competitive salary.
- Employer pension scheme.
- Enhanced company sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Access NI paid.
- NISCC fees 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.
- Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility.
- Career break policy.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
Essential Criteria:
- Working, voluntary or personal knowledge of providing care and/or support.
- Be flexible to work on a rota basis that includes unsocial hours and weekends.
- NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.
Desirable:
- A full UK Driving Licence to be held for a manual vehicle for a minimum of one year.
Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.
Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.
“This position falls within the exceptions set out in Article 10 (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (as amended). Due to the essential nature of this position, only men should apply.”
Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:
Please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK or a valid working permit.
- Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past five years of your employment history.
- Relevant qualifications to the role (for some roles qualifications are not essential as full training will be given. Please check the essential criteria).
- A minimum of two reference contact details, one of which must be your current/most recent employer.
Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
- Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
- Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
- Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Career break scheme
Before starting your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information:
- Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
- Details of your current employment and full previous employment history
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