Job Title: Support Worker – Transition Services
Location: Brent Knoll, Somerset
Salary: £18,278.00 per annum
Job type: There are various full and part time hours available! This service works over a seven-day rota, and would include some weekends and bank holidays.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.
It’s a great time to join our friendly team as we set up our new Transition Services in Brent Knoll, Somerset!
We have set up a new team filled with people who have a passion to help the people we support achieve their goals. We will help them gain vital skills while with us in our residential transition service to enable them to build for their future in Supported Living services within the Community.
Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people 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.
Being a support worker takes passion, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.
The Role:
- Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
- Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community.
- Develop individuals’ life skills, vocational, educational and creative skills.
- Help provide exercise, leisure and recreational opportunities.
- Transforming lives and achieving results for Autistic Adults.
Benefits:
- Excellent training and development programme.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call.
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance counselling programme.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays).
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits.
Extra Information:
- Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include references and criminal backgrounds.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from those with a diagnosis of ASD.
- This role is based in a care setting – successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of Covid-19 vaccination or medical exemption.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview held via Microsoft Teams
- You may have a personal connection, a desire to work with or real life experiences working with autistic people.You might not have lots of experience yet, but 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
- * Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do.
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- Are you barred from working with vulnerable adults?
- This role is based in a Care setting. Can you provide evidence of your Covid-19 vaccinations or are you medically exempt?
Help transform lives by joining our team TODAY!
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Support Worker, Carer, Care Support, Care Team Leader, Support Manager, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Support Team Leader, Care Coordinator, Support Assistant, Care Manager, Autism Care Worker, Support Coordinator, Special Needs Support, Mental Health Support, Care Supervisor, Autism Support, Autism Support Worker, Support Supervisor, may also be considered for this role.
