Bank Support worker

Autism; Axbridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Training

Discounts

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Headspace mindfulness access

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking Bank Support Workers for Community Services Somerset in Rooksbridge. Join a team supporting 13 individuals to live independently, by following tailored support plans and daily routines.

We are looking for caring, reliable people who can inspire others and adapt to a flexible shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. A driving licence (min 1 year) is preferred; experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Caring and reliable approach to supporting individuals
• Ability to follow individual support plans and daily routines
• Willingness to learn and adapt to diverse needs

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)

Skills

Positive attitude

Experience with autistic people

Passion for helping others

Job description

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Number of Positions:

2

Contract Type:

Working Hours:

0

Location:

Rooksbridge

Closing Date:

15/11/2026

Job Introduction

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

Join Us as a Bank Support Worker
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Bank Support Worker at Community Services Somerset. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Service
Our Community Services Somerset consists of 6 individualised houses supporting 13 people to live independently in the community.

About the Role
We are looking for caring and reliable Bank Support Workers. Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)

What We’re Looking For

• For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome

As you are a bank worker, you will be able topick and choosethe shifts that you work, and services have a mixture of hours that can include evenings and weekends.

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) ispreferred.

What we can offer you

• Annual Leave – accrued annual leave paid to you on hours worked
• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.

About our application process

When you write your supporting statement:

• Look at the job description and person specification.
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.