Bank support worker

Autism; Weston-super-Mare; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Training program

Staff discounts

Employee support program

Mindfulness access

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Bank Support Worker for the Somerset Outreach Service in Weston-super-Mare. You will follow individual support plans and daily routines to help people live their best lives.

You’ll assist with personal care, encourage activities, and support life skills such as budgeting and shopping. A driving licence is preferred and safeguarding checks are required.

Qualifications

• Assist with personal care tasks as part of daily routines.
• Follow support plans and weekly schedules with flexibility.
• DBS checks may be required; safeguarding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts).
• Support life skills and independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation).

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Driving licence

Empathy

Job description

# Bank support worker## 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 Somerset Outreach Service**.**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** Our flexible outreach service of 25 hours or more per week helps autistic adults to take part in activities outside their home, build their confidence and become more independent in all aspects of life. For example, we can help people to take part in their favourite sport or attend a college course. The North Somerset outreach service supports autistic young people and adults. They offer person centred and flexible support which responds meaningfully to people's needs, interests and goals. They also help to identify personal and professional development needs. Outreach provides support to people to enable them to access the community. This might include support in a person's own home, family home, supported living, education, employment, recreation/leisure.**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 welcomeClick here for the Job DescriptionAs 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.For queries about this vacancy, please contact Debbie Panayiotou, hiring manager, at [e-mail] 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**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.**Apply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Bank support worker* **Salary** £13.45 per hour* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** nationalautisticsociety/TP/1644/606* **Contract Type** Bank - Zero Hours* **Closing Date** 12 November, 2026* **Job Category** Non Applicable* **Location** Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 13 October, 2026