Pinecroft Bank Support Worker

National Autistic Society; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 days annual leave

Training

Discounts

Private health

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance

Headspace app

Referral bonus

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Bank Support Worker for Pinecroft to assist autistic adults with daily living, activities and community access. The role requires flexibility to cover varying shifts and a commitment to safeguarding and welfare.

You will follow individual support plans, help with life skills, and record notes to ensure high‑quality care. A driving licence (min 1 year) is essential, and an enhanced DBS check is preferable.

Qualifications

• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends; driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support life skills and independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, room cleaning, train and bus journeys).
• Support accessing activities (gym, hiking, volunteering, pool, darts).
• Record detailed and accurate digital support notes.
• Follow care plans to promote health, wellbeing and independence.

Skills

Driving licence

Autistic people experience helpful

Flexible hours

Job description

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 Pinecroft.

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 Pinecroft is our specialised residential home where we support autistic adults who has a variety of mental health needs.We support them to develop skills to promote their health and wellbeing, inclusion in the local community and greater independence.We are looking for staff with a “can do” approach who can offer active support to facilitate and enable the people we support to progress and move on. About the Role We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers.

Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines. What You’ll Do Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, room cleaning, train and bus journeys) Support accessing chosen activities (gym, hiking, volunteering, pool, darts) Record detailed and accurate digital support notes 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

Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and will include evening and weekend working. Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year)is essential What we can offer you Pension

• Auto-enrolled pension scheme. Annual Leave - 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year. 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). Healthcare
• Cash plan for permanent staff. Life Assurance - 2x your base salary. Flexible Benefits
• Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension. 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. Extra Pay
• Enhanced overtime, plus payments for sleep-in and on-call (if applicable to the role). Refer a Friend
• Get £200 when you refer someone.
• 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 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.

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