Support Workers

Our client is a 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 and are proud of the difference they make.

Where will you be working as a Support Worker
You will be working from a Residential Special School based in Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire. Our client offers residential facilities for young people aged 10 – 19.

Your role
You will provide the highest standard of support to children with Autism supporting them in achieving positive and meaningful outcomes in line with their care plans.

Requirements

• Qualification to Level 3 for Children desirable (if you do not have this qualification you must be willing to undertake as this is a requirement of the role)
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths grade D or above essential
• GCSE or equivalent in English grade D or above essential
• Full Driving Licence essential
• Knowledge of Autism
• Experience of working with complex needs

Our client only has two term time only positions available, the first is 37 hours pw £12,043 pa actual salary and the second is 12 hours pw £3,905 pa actual salary but both have a requirement to work up to 12 weekends and four weeks of the school holidays for which extra payment is made.

Our client offers excellent training opportunities including autism specific interventions and NAS conference opportunities, reflective supervision, mentoring and coaching, a pension scheme and 33 days annual leave (rising to 35 days after five years and 38 days in ‘anniversary years’). Also offer an online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits, access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance counselling and information service and childcare voucher scheme.

Closing date: 10 July 2015 at 12 noon
Interviews: 24 July 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 our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. Our client is an equal opportunities employer.