Bank Support Worker

National Autistic Society; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Burnham-on-Sea is seeking a Bank Support Worker to assist autistic adults in a residential service. The role involves providing personal care, encouraging daily activities, and supporting independence. Applicants should have a positive attitude, experience with autistic individuals is beneficial but not mandatory. The position offers flexibility in scheduling with various shifts available, and qualifications such as a driving license are preferred.

Benefits

Accrued annual leave

Comprehensive training, including autism training

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping and services

Free Headspace app access

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people.
• Experience with autistic individuals preferred but not essential.
• Possession of a driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Encourage enjoyable activities like swimming, hiking, and arts & crafts.
• Support life skills and encourage independence through budgeting and meal preparation.

Skills

Positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people

Experience with autistic people

Personal experience or passion for helping others

Job description

Bank Support Worker National Autistic Society • Burnham-on-Sea, UK

Package 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 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 Fernery House. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/

About the Service

Fernery House is a residential service in Burnham-on-Sea for six 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)
• Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)

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.

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.
• Give examples if you can.

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 those with a diagnosis of autism.

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

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

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