Bank Support Worker

National Autistic Society; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Training

Discounts

Employee assistance

Headspace mindfulness

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The National Autistic Society invites applications for a Bank Support Worker at Cherry Trees in Burnham-on-Sea. You will assist autistic adults in a residential setting, following individual support plans and daily routines.

The role offers flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, with DBS checks preferred. A driving licence is preferred. Training and support are provided as part of a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Inspiring others with a positive attitude while supporting vulnerable people.
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome.
• DBS check is preferred or required for this role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Positive attitude

Driving licence

Job description

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 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 Cherry Trees.

About the Service

Cherry Trees is a residential service in Burnham-on-Sea for nine autistic adults. Our safe, low-arousal environment and fully-trained experienced staff help people to learn and work towards more independent living.

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 to pick and choose the 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) is preferred.

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.

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.

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

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.