Autism Initiatives

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

Job description

We are seeking Support Workers 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.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team, sharing responsibility fairly and being supportive of others, promoting a team approach and being courteous to all team members and visitors.
• Receive a handover report from day staff.
• Secure the house (some the People Supported may do this with support)
• Support the People Supported in their preparations for bedtime, including required personal hygiene.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Working, voluntary or personal knowledge of providing care and/or support.
• Be flexible to work on a rota basis that includes job rotation in various services, unsocial hours and weekends.
• NISCC registered or apply to register on appointment.

Desirable Skills

• Full UK Driving Licence held for for a manual vehicle for at least one year - due to the rural location of some Lisburn services, access to reliable transport is essential, as there is no public transport links.

Further Information

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. Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.