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National Autistic Society; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,515,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autism training

Employee assistance program

Headspace app access

Discount scheme

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Bank Support Worker at Lynx Centre in Weston-super-Mare. You will follow individual support plans and daily routines to help autistic people live their best lives. Safeguarding checks are required for successful applicants.

Role involves 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 support, personal care, and activities that promote independence. Training, induction, and disability-friendly policies are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• Possession of a driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

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 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 Lynx Centre.

About the Service

Our centre based in Weston-Super-Mare provide opportunities for individuals on the spectrum to attend sessions on a 1:1, 1:2 support ratio or in a 1:3 group setting. We aim to create a framework of goals and objectives for individuals who attend the sessions to enable them to work on achieving meaningful outcomes.

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 welcome

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.

What we can offer you

• accrued annual leave paid to you on hours worked
• Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Eligibility for discounts (Blue Light Card).

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Agencies need not apply.

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.

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.

Company: National Autistic Society

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 9DJ

Job type: Permanent