Support Worker - Great Harwood, Lancashire

The National Autistic Society; England; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000

Job description

This advert is for two Support Workers based at St Huberts, Lancashire.

The salary for this position is £9518.00 (Pro Rata Amount)

Who are we:

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.

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.

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, commitment and enthusiasm to work with several people living in their own flats within a supported living service.

The individuals frequently access the local community participating in a wide range of interests which include volunteer work, visiting the supermarket, days out, concerts, accessing the local amenities and bus journeys.

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 be diverse, rewarding and help two people achieve a quality life.

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.

The role includes:

1. Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
2. Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
3. Developing individuals' home-making skills and personal chores
4. Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred/essential.

What we can offer you:

1. Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
2. 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
3. Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
4. 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!
5. Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
6. Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
7. A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifice benefits and other flexible benefits (eligibility criteria may apply)
8. Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
9. Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness
10. Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
11. Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on-call
12. Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200

Where you will be working:

St Huberts, Great Harwood, Lancashire

St Huberts is a specialist supported living service for autistic adults who have additional learning disabilities or other complex needs. The service is for six people with each person in their own self-contained flat.

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: Sue Slevin - Registered Manager - [e-mail]

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 a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer. INDAS