Support Workers , Dunmurry

Support Workers Full-Time, Dunmurry –
Autism Initiatives

Job Reference Number: NI-SWB-0223

Location: Dunmurry, Northern Ireland

Job Area: N. Ireland

Closing Date: 31st December 2025

We are seeking Full‑Time Support Workers to join our team. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting them in a range of activities, including developing independence in daily living, accessing work/education and leisure activities. At Autism Initiatives we work alongside people with autism, providing specialist services tailored to each individual.

Salary: £12.70 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

• 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.
• Incremental increases to annual leave.
• 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 training.
• On the job learning.
• Buddy/mentor for new staff.
• Funded QCF development opportunities.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.
• Line management support structure.
• Regular 1:1 meetings.
• Annual performance review.
• Culture of recognition.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme (confidential counselling helpline) available from day one of employment.
• Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme.
• Career break policy.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
• Wagestream financial planning and support app.

• 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.

Autism Initiatives is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and service delivery.

Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.

We are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

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