Salary: £25,570 per annum pro rata based on 39 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: JK-SOT-SSW
Job Location: England
Job Area: Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Closing Date: 15th November 2024
This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.
About us:
Autism Initiatives provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference to the lives of autistic people.
Our services focus on:
* Supporting people to be as independent as possible in their homes
* Supporting people to achieve and be successful
* Helping people to pursue their interests and enjoy their lives
* Enabling people to be active members of their communities
We are looking for a resilient and friendly Senior Support Worker to join a team that works in partnership with people who use our services, to enable them to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community.
You will have a can-do approach and be committed to supporting people in a positive, creative way that enables them to live a fulfilled life. You will demonstrate best practice and be a role model for the team. You will receive ongoing support to ensure your continued professional development and enthusiasm for the role.
An NVQ or Diploma Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable, but a genuine passion for providing person-centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Senior Support Worker. In return, Autism Initiatives will provide you with a full induction and ongoing learning to support you to obtain qualifications pertinent to the role. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.
Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.
What can we offer you?
* Comprehensive internal training to get you started
* Ongoing support and training when you’re in post
* Support to gain qualifications relevant to your role
* Competitive pay rates
* Generous annual holiday entitlement
* Birthday day off
* Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
* Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
If you require any support with the application process, or you wish to request an application form be sent to you, please contact our friendly HR team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
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