Support Worker

Support Worker

Cardiff

39 hours per week

Salary: £22,539 per annum, pro rata based on 39 hours p/w (£11.07 p/h)

We are looking for people who would be interested in making a difference to the lives of adult autistic people in and around Cardiff. Ideally you would have a background or understanding of supporting autistic people, but if not don’t worry, we have great training and a friendly team to support you every step of the way.

We have full time and part time positions available due to our growing services and we are also happy to talk about flexible working that might suit you.

Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru (ASCC) is a Welsh charity the provides a range of services to autistic adults, if you would like to find out more, please call us, or pop into our office 21 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1PT. ASCC is part of the Autism Initiatives Group, please visit our website: https://autisminitiatives.org/

Our services focus on:

• Supporting people to be as independent as possible in their homes
• Supporting people to achieve and be successful
• Helping people to pursue their interests and enjoy their lives
• Enabling people to be active members of their communities

What can we offer you?

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Progression opportunities and career pathways
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
• Support to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification
• 23 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, rising to 26 days with 3 years’ service
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Long service entitlements – after 1, 2 and 3 complete years of service, you will benefit from up to an additional 3/5ths of a week of leave after 3 complete years of service.
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Career break scheme
• Option to buy and sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)

The closing date for completed applications is 19th May 2023

Interviews dates are to be confirmed

How do I apply?

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Cardiff we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Please complete an online application here; If you require any support with the application process, or you wish to request an application form be sent to you, please contact our friendly HR team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

www.autisminitiativesjobs.org

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,539.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cardiff, Cardiff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SWCA23