About This Role

Female Senior Support Worker

Location: Cardiff

39 hours per week

Salary £28,204 per annum based pro rata based on 39 hours per week

Be a part of something amazing! We have an exciting opportunity to join our established team in Cardiff!

We are looking for a dedicated Female Senior Support Worker to join our team in Cardiff. If you are looking to progress in your career, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you to unlock your potential!

Our Senior Support Workers work in partnership with people we support, enabling them to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community.

What do we look for in a Senior Support Worker?

• Be a role model to all staff and demonstrate best practise
• Have a ‘can do’ approach
• Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Have the ability to work flexibly covering day shifts, weekends and occasional sleeps
• Ability to deputise for the Service Manager where required

More about the role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will support the Service Manager to ensure the smooth running of our service. The service you will be based at in Cardiff currently supports 1 person, who enjoys social activities such as concerts and events. You will have a particular focus on supporting independence and helping people pursue their interest and be active members of their local community.

You will supervise a team of Support Workers, providing encouragement and guidance to achieve the best quality support and practise. This role will allow you to gain new skills and build on your experience for future progression and development. Ideally you will have already obtained your Level 3 Health and Social Care, and will have previous experience in a supporting role.

Our offer to you

We at Autism Initiatives make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well-being of our staff for all of the hard work they do each day. To support our employees we offer the following;

• Medicash (subject to eligibility)
• Wellness plans
• A supportive team and friendly environment
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Enrolment onto the Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma, and ongoing training
• Competitive pay rates
• Generous annual holiday entitlement
• Birthday day off
• Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
• Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year

*This vacancy is advertised in line with Sub Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.

Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

If you are currently registered with Social Care Wales then please be sure to include this on your application form. If you are not currently registered with Social Care Wales, then you will be required to be registered if you are successful at interview.

How do I apply?

If you are looking to take the next step in your career, and are interested in joining our team in Cardiff we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Please note: The interview process for this role will be in two stages and further information will be provided after the shortlisting stage is completed.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

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Benefits of working with us

​In addition to competitive pay rates, a contributory pension, and generous holiday entitlements, you’ll have access to a range of additional benefits designed to recognise and reward the exceptional support our staff provide.

Some benefits are available immediately, while others are awarded over time to recognise loyalty, dedication, and long service. Please note that benefits may vary by role, location, and length of service. Full details of your benefits package will be available once you join.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme – free expert support on childcare, probate, money management, and work–life balance
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

Wagestream financial planning and support app – access earnings before payday, set up savings, and manage your finances

Before you start

Prior to starting your application it would be beneficial to have the following information on hand:

• Qualification/Education History / Professional Memberships
• Details of current employment and previous employment history
• Contact Details of 2 Referees – the first must be from your current employer, please note that references will not be contacted until offers of employment have been accepted and permission has been given to do so

We highly recommend to read through our documents (available in the Document Section). This will help highlight the areas in your skill set and experiences to reference throughout your application. It is essential that you show on your application form how you meet the essential criteria in your own words otherwise you may not be shortlisted.