Senior Support Worker - Newcastle

Autism Initiatives

Employer Location: Antrim
Phone Number: 02890699130
Email: recruitment@ai-ni.co.uk
Web: www.autisminitiatives.org

Job description

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. 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.
  • 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.
  • NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.
  • A full UK Driving Licence to be held for a minimum of one year; a car will be provided accordingly.

Further Information

Temporary, maternity cover. 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. Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery. Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.

Vacancy ID
1762478
Job ref.
NI-TSSW-NW51124
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Down
Location
Newcastle
Salary
£13.73 per hour, pay under review.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37.5
Published date
28/02/2026
Closing date
31/03/2026
Worktime
Fully flexible, to be confirmed

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