Senior Support Worker, West Belfast

Senior Support Worker, West Belfast – Autism Initiatives

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About this role

We are seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our team. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting in a range of activities, including developing independence in daily living, accessing work/education and leisure activities.

Key Details

Salary: £13.73 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: NI-SSW-RL24112025
Job Location: Northern Ireland
Job Area: Belfast
Closing Date: 31st December 2025

Responsibilities

• Support people with Autism, learning disabilities and associated conditions.
• Develop independence in daily living.
• Assist in accessing work, education, and leisure activities.
• Ensure compliance with enhanced Access NI checks.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum six months experience supporting people with Autism, learning disabilities and associated conditions.
• Flexibility to work according to the needs of our services.
• NISCC registration or willingness to apply for registration upon appointment.
• A full UK driving licence for a manual vehicle held for at least one year.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Access NI paid.
• NISCC fee paid after two years service.
• Generous paid annual leave and incremental increases.
• Paid bank and public holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Option to buy and sell annual leave.
• Long service awards.
• Monthly staff cash prize draw.
• Blue light discount card.
• Employee Referral initiative.
• Free Autism specific training.
• Comprehensive induction training.
• On the job learning.
• Buddy/mentor for new staff.
• Funded QCF development opportunities.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.
• Line management support structure.
• Regular 121 meetings.
• Annual performance review.
• Culture of recognition.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Medicash health scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Menopause support line via Medicash.
• Career break policy.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Compassionate & bereavement leave.
• Wagestream financial planning and support app.

Inclusivity & Sponsorship

Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and service delivery. We are registered charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641. Currently we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Application Process

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