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Job description

We are currently looking for a Relief Activity Support Worker to support with activities for People who have Autism and associated learning difficulties..

Responsibilities

• Your role will involve supporting people with Autism with their everyday living. 
• However, your primary job role will be to support people with a wide range of needs, empowering the People supported to pursue their interests and hobbies.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Working, voluntary or personal knowledge of providing care and/or support.
• Be flexible to work according to the needs of our services.
• NISCC registered, or apply to register on appointment.
• A keen interest outdoor activities such as walking, hill walking and or swimming.
• The successful applicant would be expected to keep up pace with the Person supported for walks (up to 12 kilometres per walk, up to three times per week).
• The successful applicant would also be expected to remain in the pool with the Person supported during swimming lessons.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Autism, communication difficulties and resulting behaviour that challenges.

Further Information

Autism Initiatives is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641