Speech & Language Therapist (Northern Ireland)
- Full time
- £33,706 – £47,672
- Belfast
- Closing 5th March 2023
- Advertised from 17th February 2023
- Salary depending on experience. Hours per week: 37 hours per week.
Role
We are looking to appoint a Speech & Language Therapist to join our adult services team in Carryduff, Belfast. Carryduff supports up to 11 Autistic people in a Day Centre and hopes to develop outreach services.
Salary; £33,706 to £47,672 (depending on experience) based on Agenda for Change Band 6 & 7.
We are looking for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist with a positive attitude, who has a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism and who will join a team to ensure the people we support can live their best life possible.
The National Autistic Society view good communication practice as a key element of support and a priority to gain a good quality of life and positive outcomes. Our therapist is a valued member of our team.
This is a unique and exciting post offering the opportunity to manage your own caseload and be actively involved in promoting real change in people’s daily lives.
The therapist can really get to know the people we support, families and staff team due to the compact nature of the service and truly work in a meaningful way.
As a therapist you will be involved in assessment, working directly with people supported implementing therapeutic input. This includes, providing and creating relevant resources, linking with families, working with staff team, and other professionals and providing needs led training.
The post also offers the opportunity to be involved as part of the team in service design and development moving forwards.
Continued professional development is supported and encouraged with a range of training being offered.
Clinical and operational supervision is provided to give support and promote professional links.
The post holder will be based in the Carryduff, service. Working 37 hours per week, although part time hours could be considered, this is mainly office hours but you will, on occasions, be asked to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service. There is some scope to work from home as work demands permit.
What we offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, the following benefits are offered:
• Competitive pension plan
• 5 weeks annual leave plus public holidays rising with length of service
• Focussed initiatives for staff wellbeing
• An extensive range of free training and access to grants for your continuing professional development and a comprehensive paid 2-week induction program
• We pay for your PVG and reimburse your professional registration fees
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 employee assistance programme - a confidential support programme designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems.
• Headspace membership - Headspace is a global leader in mindfulness and meditation through its app and online content.
• Occupational sick pay
• A range of discounts from hundreds of retailers, accessible from mobile phones or using reloadable discount cards – the average user saves £565 per year
• Discounts on hotel accommodation using one of the UK's leading accommodation websites. With a choice of over 40,000 places to stay in the UK, The National Autistic Society has negotiated great savings for all employees, with up to 25% off the best internet prices
• Salary Finance - Our charity partner offers Salary Finance loans as a financial wellbeing benefit for our staff.
• Eyecare vouchers – employees who need glasses to use computer screens
• Blue Light Card
Further exciting plans are underway with the launch of a brand-new and improved employee benefits package!
Please click here for a copy of the job description
If you have any specific questions about the role please contact Peter Jung, Head of Services (Scotland & Northern Ireland) at peter.jung@nas.org.uk.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenges perceptions, and build a society that works for autistic people.
Find out more about who we are and what we do by visiting our website on autism.org.uk
We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.
Application notes
Project Workers
- Full time or Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Edinburgh sites (St Margarets House and Links House)
- Closing 19th December 2025
We are currently recruiting Project Workers to work within our Edinburgh services. You will be joining our dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to reach their individual goals and ambitions.
Rate:£12.60 per hour
Working Hours: 10:00 – 16:00, Monday – Friday, with full time hours at 30 per week
Contract Type:Permanent, Full Time & Part Time: we’d love to hear from all applicants interested in part time or full time work, however we won’t be able to consider applicants looking to work less than 2 days per week.
Holiday:30 days pro rata, enhanced at 3 years’ service by an additional day (pro rata) per year thereafter, up to a maximum of 5 days. Upmo regularly closes during the Christmas/New Year period.
About the role
As a Project Worker, you will be part of an enthusiastic and creative team who provide daily support to adults with learning disabilities and autism as they participate in workshop activities of their choosing within our site-based services, and café sites.
This role includes supporting students on a 1:1 basis, facilitating workshops, and supporting people with personal care tasks throughout the day such as assistance with eating and drinking, toileting needs, and other private hygiene needs.
For this vacancy, we are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with musical and performance skills, but will consider those with all round skills for our services, which run varied workshops throughout the week which involve the following areas: art & crafts, IT, music, drama, dance, cooking, gardening, and outdoor activities.
While previous experience in care or support is highly advantageous, it is not required as we provide full training and ongoing support to our staff team.
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Deputy Service Manager – Hawick Services
- Full time or Part time
- £37,000
- Hybrid: Hawick
- Closing 4th January 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, compassionate, and experienced leader to join our team as a Deputy Service Manager at Streets Ahead – Hawick Services.
If you're passionate about person-centred care, thrive in a varied role where no two days are the same, and enjoy supporting teams to provide high-quality care to individuals with Learning Disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
You will bring strong organisational skills and experience in leading staff teams across multiple sites and within the community in Hawick. Working closely with the management team across both our West and East services, you will take the lead on key areas including:
- Quality assurance
- Care planning
- Risk management
- Change management & continuous improvement
You’ll inspire, motivate, and support your team to embrace new ways of working and implement improvements identified through our quality assurance programme.
Work–Life Balance
At Streets Ahead, we truly value the wellbeing of our staff. We want you to enjoy a positive work–life balance, which is why we offer:
- Hybrid working options
- Flexible working days and times to suit your lifestyle while meeting service needs
Key Benefits
Joining Streets Ahead means access to a generous range of rewards and opportunities:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Company pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
- Pay review on completion of the probationary period
- 30 days annual leave
- Free PVG registration
- Company sick pay scheme
- Long service awards
- Opportunity to gain SVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care and Care Service Leadership & Management, plus further development opportunities
- Free access to wellbeing, health, counselling & legal support for you and dependants under 18
- Death in service scheme
- Bike to Work scheme
- Shopping & services discounts
- Workplace wellbeing app
Senior Support Worker
- Full time
- £30,962 – £32,945
- On site: West Lothian – Across Bathgate & Livingston
- Closing 4th January 2026
Are you looking to take the next step in your social care career in 2026?
Then Autism Initiatives wants to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our West Lothian Housing Support Services team.
The Senior Support Worker (SSW) will support the management team in developing and maintaining the organisation’s standards relating to autism specific, person centred practices and implementation of the service development plan. Liaising with the organisation’s practice support team, the SSW will assist in the preparation of support and communication plans, ensuring consistent practices throughout support networks.
Benefits of working with us include:
- Competitive Salary
- Sleepover rate paid at £12.60 per hour
- 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
- Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your role
- Opportunity to undertake relevant SVQ qualification
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Medicash Healthcare Plan & eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts
The Senior Support Worker will assist in the supervision and direction of the staff team and in maintaining the high standards of support in line with the organisation’s quality standards and mission statement. Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector and the requirements of the Care Inspectorate is essential for this role. The post holder will also be expected to commit to on-call duties.
Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.
This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
About Us
The Elsie Normington Foundation (ENF) is a Highland-based charity supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex needs. Our Haven Centre in Smithton is home to the Haven Café, a welcoming community café open to the public and centre users. All profits from the café directly support ENF’s charitable work across the Highlands.
The café also provides supported training and work experience opportunities for young adults with additional support needs, helping them build confidence, skills, and independence in a safe, inclusive environment.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and organised Café Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the Haven Café. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for delivering excellent hospitality while supporting and developing a team of volunteers, including young adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs.
This role suits someone who thrives in a community-focused setting and wants to combine strong café management skills with genuine social impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operation of the café, including opening and closing procedures
- Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
- Supervise, mentor, and train café volunteers, adapting tasks to individual abilities
- Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Environmental Health, Health & Safety, COSHH, and safeguarding requirements
- Operate barista equipment and oversee food preparation where required
- Develop and maintain menus, including allergen and dietary information
- Manage stock control, supplier relationships, orders, and deliveries
- Use the EPOS system, complete financial reconciliation, and maintain accurate records
- Oversee cleaning schedules, risk assessments, and quality assurance processes
- Promote the café locally and support social media activity
- Work with senior management and trustees to improve profitability and explore growth opportunities such as external catering
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in a café or hospitality management role
- Strong knowledge of Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental Health legislation
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting young people with learning disabilities or additional support needs
- Barista experience and confidence using coffee machines
- Experience using EPOS systems and handling cash reconciliation
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage stock, suppliers, and equipment effectively
- A patient, empathetic approach with the ability to adapt training to individual needs
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working with young people with disabilities or complex needs
- Menu planning and external catering experience
- Budgeting, business development, or income generation experience
- Marketing or social media promotion experience
- Experience delivering hospitality training or vocational qualifications
Why Join Us?
- A rewarding role combining hospitality with social impact
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
- Supportive leadership and a values-driven organisation
- Competitive salary and permanent contract
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