Support Worker - 37 Hours

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact 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 offer supported living services for autistic adults who need additional help to live in their own homes or within our accommodations, whether as tenants or owner-occupiers, living alone or with others.

We have made significant progress, but there is still 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 this happen.

The National Autistic Society is dedicated to transforming lives, challenging perceptions, and building a society that works for autistic people.

Visit our website to learn more about us: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking Support Workers with a passion for working with our fantastic teams. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people, but if not, we offer a comprehensive training programme to help you succeed in a fulfilling job. You may have personal experience, a desire to work with, or real-life experience supporting autistic individuals. Experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting is preferred. If you share our values and are committed to making a difference in the lives of autistic people, we would love to hear from you.

Your working pattern will require flexibility to meet the needs of the individuals supported and their families, including evening and weekend shifts.

This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week, with a salary of £23,492.04 per annum.

The role includes:

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
• Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
• Developing individuals\’ homemaking skills and personal chores
• Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults

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

Please click here for a Job Description

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (including Public Holidays), with options to buy or sell leave
• Comprehensive induction, training, and development programs, including autism awareness training
• Online staff discount schemes for various benefits, such as cycle to work, season ticket loans, and shopping discounts at major retailers
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff)
• Life Assurance at 2x your base salary
• A range of flexible benefits, including private health and dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, holiday trading, enhanced pension, and salary deduction loans (eligibility may vary)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance and counseling programs
• Free access to the Headspace mindfulness app, with the option to enroll friends or family
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime pay, including additional payments for sleep-ins and on-call shifts
• Join the Team Scheme: refer a friend and receive £200

Work location:

Glasgow Outreach

Application process:

Please refer to the job description and person specification when submitting your supporting statement, highlighting your suitability for the role.

For more information, contact Ewan Rae, Team Leader, at Ewan.Rae@nas.org.uk.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Additional requirements:

To protect our autistic adults, all staff must undergo a criminal background check. Successful candidates will work towards relevant qualifications in line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. Membership of the PVG scheme is mandatory, and the Society will cover the application costs.

Applications are encouraged from qualified and experienced individuals, especially those with a diagnosis of autism.

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will complete relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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