Support Worker


The National Autistic Society
Location 

Bristol

Employment Hours 

Part Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£10,112.96 per annum

Job Highlights
  • We are looking for Support Workers with the passion to work with our fantastic teams.
  • You'll help individuals achieve independence and personal goals and support and transport individuals to integrate into their community.
  • We provide online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple, Nando's and loads more.
Job Requirements/Description

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.  

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 a part-time position 17 Hours. The salary for this position is £10,112.96 per annum 

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

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

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
The National Autistic Society
Location 

Bristol

Employment Hours 

Part Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£10,112.96 per annum

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