Bank Support Worker

National Autistic Society; England; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual Leave

Training

Discounts

Support

Mindfulness

Blue Light Card

Résumé du poste

The National Autistic Society invites applications for a Bank Support Worker at Mansfield House. You will help people live their best lives by following individual support plans and daily routines, with shifts that can include evenings and weekends.

We value caring, reliability and a positive attitude. Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential, and all staff are expected to complete safeguarding checks; an Enhanced DBS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Care and reliability are core qualities.
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to follow individual care plans and daily routines.
• Willingness to work across evenings and weekends as required.

Responsabilités

• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Encourage participation in activities they enjoy (swimming, walking, arts).
• Support life skills and independence (budgeting, shopping, meals).

Connaissances

Caring

Reliability

Positive attitude

Empathy

Description du poste

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

About the Service

Our Mansfield House Centre is based within easy reach of main line transportation links and community facilities, providing daily access opportunities for the people we support. Through person centred planned activities, our Centre aims to promote independence, develop skills and coping strategies while empowering individuals to make decisions and work toward their personal goals and outcomes.

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.

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.

Important Information

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.

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.