Support Worker - Gravesend

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Salary: £15,142.40 - £17,076.80 per Annum (plus £499.44 Outer Fringe Allowance)

Hours: Flexible hours up to 40 hour a Week
Contract: Permanent

Who our client is and their customers are:

They are the leading UK charity for around 700,000 people with Autism and their families. They provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with Autism. They are proud of the difference they make.

Who they are looking for:

People who are compassionate in supporting adults with an Autism Spectrum Condition (including Asperger’s) and a variety of care and support needs. You will help individuals with a variety of care and support needs including:

• Access the community, education, work and leisure activities
• Help build independent living skills
• Domestic tasks
• Administering medication
• Budgeting and care planning

Where will you be working:

Surrey or Kent Services.

Hours of work: Flexible hours up to 40 hours a Week

What they can offer you:

• A comprehensive training programme including qualification up to QCF at our residential services
• Child care voucher scheme
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Full and part time work available up to 40 hours a week
• Flexible shifts – weekdays, evenings and weekends
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits
• Access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance counselling

How to apply:

In order to apply for this vacancy you must be eligible to work in the UK and not been barred from working with vulnerable groups.

Benefits of registering your details and applying online:

• You will get immediate confirmation of the receipt of your application
• You will be able to track the progress of your application
• Validation of your details prior to submission ensures we have all the information we need
• You will be able to set up email alerts for future vacancies

Please apply online with your CV and covering letter to request a job pack and an application form or to send a CV with a supporting document.

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

Interviews: w/c 22nd June 2015

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism or Asperger syndrome.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use their services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

They are an equal opportunities employer.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.