Bank Support Worker / Driver

Autism; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Training and induction

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Mindfulness resources

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The National Autistic Society in Croydon is seeking a Bank Support Worker at St Edwards Close to help residents live their best lives by following individual support plans and daily routines.

We value caring and reliable team players with a positive attitude; a driving licence is essential. Experience with autistic people is helpful but not required, and a safeguarding DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Caring and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• Driving licence (minimum one year) is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring and reliable

Positive attitude

Driving licence

Job description

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Job Reference nationalautisticsociety/TP/1646/591

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Working Hours:

0

Location:

Croydon

Closing Date:

13/10/2026

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 Waking Nights Support Worker at St Edwards Close. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Service
St Edwards Close is a residential service separated into two homes in New Addington, London, a quiet residential area. We currently have two bedrooms available, sharing a home with a maximum of 6 others. We are a short drive from Selsdon Wood Nature Reserve as well as Croydon town itself, giving us access to a range of activities for different lifestyles.

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 topick and choosethe 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) isessential.

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.

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.