Who we are:
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.
We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.
We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
Help make an Everyday Breakthrough happen by joining our team.
A breakthrough can seem like the smallest thing, but it can make the world of difference to someone on the autism spectrum. By becoming a Support worker at The National Autistic Society’s Clayton Croft Children’s Home you’ll help make every day breakthroughs happen more often.
Who we are looking for:
A Senior Support Worker to work at Clayton Croft residential children’s home at the Robert Ogden School, Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, S63 0BG. You’ll be working with autistic children and their families in a residential environment.
This residential service provides 24-hour support to children and young people aged 8 to 19 within the children’s home. We support to develop further social, communication, independence and coping skills. The house supports children and young people who are very active and outgoing and have a range of needs and individual challenges.
The successful candidate will be qualified to a level 3 Diploma or equivalent or be working towards this qualification.
The Senior will be responsible for the allocation of permanent staff as well as completing checks on agency staff, induction of new staff, administering medication as well as hands on support with the young people.
The Senior must ensure the team around them offer support that is individualised to each and every child, complete team meetings and report writing on request of the registered manager as well as ensuring the children are given the opportunity to take part in new experiences and make progress with their life skills as well as ensuring each child’s files and paperwork is up to date and accurate.
The Senior must be a positive role model for the staff and the children/young people
The successful candidate must have some knowledge of the children’s home regulations and have knowledge on safeguarding and how to keep children safe Being a Support Worker takes bravery, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.
We need you to be resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people.
Along with a host of benefits – from shopping discounts to flexible working and a competitive pension scheme - we’ll make sure you get excellent autism-specific training to further your career in social care.
You may have a personal connection, a desire to work with or real-life experiences working with autistic people. You might not have lots of experience yet, but if you share our values and are willing to make a difference to the lives of autistic people, we’d love to hear from you.
Your working pattern will be 35 hours per week and follow a 3-week rolling rota working days, afternoons and weekends;
- Day shifts - 7.30am to 3.45pm
- Afternoons - 3.15pm to 9.45pm, Monday to Thursday and 2pm to 9.45pm on a Friday
Sleep ins are required as part of the role, these are paid as extra and will be discussed at interview.
Successful candidates will complete a full induction and staff are expected to complete training courses and refreshers that enhance their professional development and this will be discussed at interview.
Seniors should have their maths and English qualification or be willing to complete following a successful probation.
For further information please read the Job Description
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
- 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.
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.
The National Autistic Society 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.
Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please clickhere to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
