Support Worker-Temporary

About This Role

We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team in Cookstown. 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.

Salary: £12.48 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 20 hours per week

Job Reference Number: NI-SW-RL

Job Location: N. Ireland

Job Area: Cookstown

Closing Date: 13th November 2025

Support the delivery of person-centred services to people who use our services. Assist with a range of activities including developing independence in daily living, accessing work/education and leisure activities. Collaborate with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality support and promote inclusive participation.

• 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.
• Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle held for at least one year.

• Competitive salary
• Employer pension scheme
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Access NI paid
• NISCC fee paid after two years service
• Generous paid annual leave and incremental increases
• Paid bank and public holidays
• Birthday leave
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Long service awards
• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Blue light discount card
• Employee Refer a Friend initiative
• Free Autism specific training
• Comprehensive induction and on-the-job learning
• Buddy/mentor for new staff
• Funded QCF development opportunities
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• Line management support and regular 121 meetings
• Annual performance review and culture of recognition
• 24/7 employee assistance programme (confidential counselling) available from day one
• Medicash health scheme and menopause support line
• Career break policy and cycle to work scheme

Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants; however, we particularly welcome male applicants and those from a Protestant Community background, as these cohorts are currently under-represented.

Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.

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

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