Senior Support Worker - Newcastle
Autism Initiatives
Employer Location: AntrimPhone Number: 02890699130
Email: recruitment@ai-ni.co.uk
Web: www.autisminitiatives.org
Job description
We are seeking a Permanent 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. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provide direction and support to junior members of staff, and assist the Team Leader in the overall management of the service.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Minimum of six months experience (paid or voluntary) supporting people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, or learning difficulties and associated conditions.
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
- A full UK Driving Licence to be held for a minimum of one year.
- NISCC registered, or apply to register on appointment.
Further Information
Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced Access NI check for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by the organisation. At Autism Initiatives we work alongside people with autism, providing specialist services tailored to each individual. Our Values, shown below, underpin every aspect of the organisation’s culture and activities in NI: Autism-Focused, Respect, Excellence, Empowerment, Collaboration, Commitment to Change and Rights-based.
- Vacancy ID
- 1762468
- Job ref.
- NI-TSSW-NW51124
- Job Sector
- Carers and Support Workers
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Newcastle
- Salary
- £13.73 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 37.5
- Published date
- 28/02/2026
- Closing date
- 31/03/2026
- Worktime
- To be confirmed