Job Description

Skills Mentor (Support Worker)

Specialist Autism Services are looking for committed and enthusiastic Skills Mentors (Support Workers) to work at our Autism First site in Shipley.

Autism First is a unique service specifically for adults with autism who have additional needs. We provide person-centred support through an autism-specific learning plan that addresses social, physical, sensory and behavioural needs, thereby promoting personal development. We use a range of autism-specific approaches tailored to meet an individual's needs and abilities. When used, these approaches can alleviate frustration and reduce anxieties, facilitating learning.

As a Skills Mentor your role would be to support our member's individual learning plans (ILP). Using these autism-specific learning plans, you will work with a progressive model of support that builds social tolerance and communication skills through the use of drama, music, arts and independent living skills, which are then used for practical sessions in the local community. This phased approach towards group involvement leads to increased self-esteem, independence and social inclusion for our members.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions Experience of working or supporting in a care setting Able to work on own initiative and as an equal member of a team Good IT skills across a wide range of programmes/systems

To Make an Application:

Please find application forms on company careers page Applications sent in any other format or via any other route/email address will not be accepted We will contact candidates for interview by email Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non- shortlisted applicants
Specialist Autism Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Vulnerable Adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Specialist Autism Services) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check. Specialist Autism Services is a disability confident and an Equal Opportunities employer. Please note, we do not work with recruitment agencies.

Employee Benefits

Specialist Autism Services wouldn't be able to deliver our services for our members without our employees. Our employees are a huge part of what makes Specialist Autism Services great. It's our employee's dedication to ensuring the progression and development of our members that brings the positive outcomes that we are so proud of.

Because of this we reward our employees with the following benefits...

Salaries

We pay competitive rates for our sector and regularly monitor local market information to help ensure we continue to be as competitive as we can.

Pension

As an employee, you are automatically enrolled on to our pension scheme from day one of your employment with us. It's available to all new starters (subject to you meeting eligibility criteria), and Specialist Autism Services provides additional contributions of 3% of eligible earnings, helping your retirement savings pot to grow. If, however, you would rather not be on the pension scheme, no problem, you have the option to opt out.

28 days' leave increasing up to 33 days' leave

Specialist Autism Services employees receive at least 28 days' leave a year (including bank holidays) pro rata for people who work part time, when they start working for us. With every 12 months of service up to 5 years we add an additional day of leave to an employee's allowance, meaning after 5 years' service employees receive 33 days' leave, pro rata.

Birthday Leave

All employees of Specialist Autism Services receive an additional day of leave every year to take for their birthday, allowing you time to celebrate with your family and friends.

Sociable Working Hours

We take into account employees with young families needing to get their children to school in a morning and also the traffic congestion for staff when needing to be at a workplace for 9:00. With that in mind, our working hours for our Skills Mentors (Support Workers) are between the hours of 9:30 and 16:45.

Access to an autism specific training and development programme

As a Specialist Autism Services employee, you'll be supported to receive all of the training and development you need to become fully competent in supporting people on the autism spectrum. Specialist Autism Services tailors all training delivered to apply specifically to working with people on the autism spectrum. This includes a comprehensive induction, access to e-learning, coaching, and face to face training.

The training we deliver has been recognised nationally and is not only delivered to our staff team but to employees of local authorities, the fire service, prison services, to name but a few.

Staff rewards

Specialist Autism Services employees gain access to the 'Staff Treats' benefits package, which not only includes access to thousands of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gyms, cinemas and days out, but also an Employee Assistance Programme, including telephone and face-to-face support options, as well as support for financial wellbeing and legal support.

As you can see, working for Specialist Autism Services is a rewarding experience, not only do you get to work with the amazing individuals we support but have access to the wonderful benefits detailed above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Support Worker: 1 year (required) Autism: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person