Description
Job title: Enterprise Support Workers
Location: Caf Autisan, Whalley Abbey, Whalley, Nr Clitheroe, Lancs
Hours: Part time (18.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: 7500 per annum (FTE 15000 per annum)
Job reference: NORTH302
Who we are:
We are the leading UK charity for people with autism and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a
better world for people with autism. We are proud of the difference we make.
Who we are looking for:
Individuals who have a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in
autism, supporting autistic adults or children on the autism spectrum live the life they choose.
We are looking for:
good listeners
active team players, who are also able to work independently with little support
individuals who are able to stay calm under pressure
people with a positive outlook to life and who enjoy learning
individuals who value diversity and can demonstrate this in the work place
individuals who value health and safety and can show commitment to safe
working practices
people who are sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people
people who have a personal connection to autism or a desire to be connected to autism
people who have real life experience supporting autistic adults or children with autism either in a paid or non-paid capacity (desirable).
The successful candidate will be supporting individuals working in our caf & shop at Whalley Abbey, therefore experience of working in a catering or retail environment is desirable.
Where will you be working:
Lancashire Services located at Caf Autisan, Whalley Abbey, Whalley, Nr Clitheroe
Hours of work:
18.5 hours per week.
Working patterns are over a 7 day rota with weekend work expected.
What we can offer you:
Excellent induction, training and development programme
Autism specific reflective practice profession support
Behavioural support training
24 hour access to online training
Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits
Access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance counselling
Pension scheme
25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
Career progression opportunities
How to apply:
To request an application form please contact the HR Team on 01254 881047
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.
For more information about this job please contact Andrew Bowcock on 07748142999
Closing date: Sunday 4 September 2016
Interviews: TBC
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 or Asperger syndrome.
The NAS 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.
We are an equal opportunities employer.