Bank Support Worker / Driver

National Autistic Society; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued annual leave paid on hours

Training including autism training

Discounts

Online staff discount scheme

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Free Headspace app for you and up to 3

Blue Light Card

Eligibility for discounts

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Bank Support Worker for NAS Centre West London, near Ealing Broadway. You will help people live their best lives by following support plans and daily routines, with shifts that may include evenings and weekends.

We welcome applicants who can inspire others and have a caring, reliable approach. Driving licence is essential; experience with autism is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is essential.
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with autistic people

Positive attitude

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 NAS Centre West London. 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 centre in West London is based in Longfield House, located in the heart of Ealing Broadway and is a 1920s Art Deco style building with a mix of residential and office space. Opening in 2021 the new centre was formed from our Acton and Ladbroke Grove centres.

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 essential.

What we can offer you

• –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.
• – 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