Support Worker (Bristol Outreach)

We are looking for Support Workers to join our friendly team at our Bristol Outreach Service.

Bristol Outreach is one of our south west based services where we support autistic adults in their own homes and communities to develop skills that promote their health and wellbeing, inclusion in their local community and greater independence. We are looking for staff with a flexible approach who can play an active role in facilitating this. In turn, we are able to offer a fantastic training package which will assist in teaching you how to provide specialist support.

If you are passionate about providing an excellent standard of support and would like to specialise in making a difference, then please contact us.

We are looking for Support Workers to join our friendly team at Bristol Outreach, based in Thornbury.

We offer you:

• Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call
• Excellent training and development programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call.
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance counselling programme
• Competitive pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays)
• Car Salary Sacrifice
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dental Insurance
• Health Screening and Cash Plan
• Holiday Purchase, Sell and Trade
• Death in Service Employee and Partner
• Private Medical Insurance
• Salary Deduction Loan
• Technology Purchase Assistance
• Travel Insurance
• Will Writing
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple, Nando's and loads more!

You’ll be joining our team, both locally and nationally and we’ll support you every step of the way. We provide a fantastic one-year induction programme, regular one-to-ones, annual appraisals, continuing learning and development opportunities and the support you need to develop a career in social care.

A full driving licence and access to transport are preferable.

Your working pattern will be varied over a seven day rota and could include sleep-ins and bank holidays.

To apply for the role, please click the button at the end of this page.

All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.

Find out more about who we are and what we do on our website www.autism.org.uk .

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application question(s):

• Are you barred from working with vulnerable people?
• Do you have the right to work in the UK? Please not we do not provide sponsorship.

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person