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National Autistic Society; Godalming; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Induction training

Staff discounts

Employee assistance

Mindfulness app

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Bank Support Worker for Stonepit Close in Godalming, Surrey. You will support autistic adults by following individual plans, assisting with personal care, and enabling participation in activities and daily living tasks.

Shifts are flexible across days, evenings and weekends. A driving licence is preferred, and successful applicants will undergo safeguarding and enhanced DBS checks as part of our recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Caring and reliable individuals sought to support autistic adults.
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not required.
• A driving licence is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Support participation in activities and life skills development.
• Follow individual support plans and promote independence.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Positive attitude

Driving licence

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 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 Stonepit Close

We’d love to hear from you.

https://www.autism.org.uk/

About the Service

Stonepit Close is a residential service in Godalming, Surrey, for autistic adults. We designed the two houses here specifically for autistic people and our staff are highly trained so Stonepit Close is an ideal environment in which to thrive and develop independence.

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

• 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.

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 Kerrie Ferguson, hiring manager, at [e-mail]

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker - Bank

Company: National Autistic Society Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: Godalming, GU7 2LS Job type: Permanent Posting date: 1 Oct 2026 Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Summary

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 Stonepit Close

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

Stonepit Close is a residential service in Godalming, Surrey, for autistic adults. We designed the two houses here specifically for autistic people and our staff are highly trained so Stonepit Close is an ideal environment in which to thrive and develop independence.

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

• 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

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 Kerrie Ferguson, hiring manager, at [e-mail]

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.