Job Description
This advert is for one part time Support Worker based in Manchester\n\nThe salary for this role is £23,492.04 - £23,492.04 per annum pro rata'ed for the shift pattern.\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nWho are we:\n\nThe National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people. \n\nWe support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. \n\nOur 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. \n\nVisit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: (url removed)/ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nWho we are looking for: \n\nWe are looking for an experienced Support Worker 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. \n\nYou 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. \n\nYour 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. \n\nThe role includes: \n\nHelping individuals achieve independence and personal goals \n\nSupporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community \n\nDevelop individuals home making skills and personal chores \n\nTransforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults \n\nPossession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is Essential \n\nPlease click here for a Job Description \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nWhat we can offer you: \n\nAuto-enrolled Pension Scheme \n\n33 days annual leave (incl.
Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year \n\nExcellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism \n\nOnline 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! \n\nHealthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members) \n\nLife Assurance at 2 x base salary \n\nA 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) \n\nAccess to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme \n\nFree access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free! \n\nEligibility for a Blue Light Card \n\nEnhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call \n\nJoin the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200 \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nWhere you will be working: \n\nVictoria Road, Manchester\n\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \n\nAbout our application process: \n\nWhen providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role. \n\nFor more information about this job please contact: Sion Sanderson - Deputy Manager - (url removed)\n\nWe do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \n\nTo 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. \n\nApplications 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. \n\nThe 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. \n\nWe are an equal opportunities employer. INDAS