Bank Support Worker

National Autistic Society; Barnsley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is looking for a passionate Support Worker to join our team and assist autistic adults in achieving independence. This role requires flexibility and a strong commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those supported. With excellent training and a supportive environment, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the well-being of autistic individuals.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Excellent induction and training programme

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits package

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to Headspace App

Enhanced overtime and additional payments

£200 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting.
• Background in supporting autistic individuals is preferred.
• Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
• Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community.
• Developing individuals' homemaking skills and personal chores.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

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We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner-occupiers, living alone, or with others.

We have come a long way but there is still much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation, and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions, and build a society that works for autistic people.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do:

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for Support Workers with the passion to work with our fantastic teams. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people, but if not, we have a fantastic training programme that will get you on your way to achieving a fulfilling job that beats most out there. You may have a personal connection, a desire to work with, or real-life experiences working with autistic people. You will have experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting. If you share our values and are willing to make a difference in the lives of autistic people, we’d love to hear from you.

Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, including evening and weekend work.

This advert is for a Bank Support Worker. The salary for this position is £12.21 per hour.

The role includes:

1. Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
2. Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
3. Developing individuals' homemaking skills and personal chores
4. Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred/essential.

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (including Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
• Excellent induction, training, and development programme including training about autism
• Online staff discount scheme for benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and shopping discounts at various retailers
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of salary sacrifice benefits and other flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension, and salary deduction loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling
• Free access to the Headspace App – a leader in mindfulness, with options to enrol friends or family
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime, additional payments for sleep-in and on-call duties
• Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200

Where you will be working:

Yorkshire & Humberside - Hoylands House.

About our application process:

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 Jennifer Woodcock, Registered Manager, [email protected]

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults, 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, is preferable but not essential.

Applications are welcome from anyone suitably qualified and experienced, especially those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults using our services. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer. INDAS