Support Worker

Autism; Godalming; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension – Auto-enrolled

Annual leave 33 days

Training – autism training

Staff discounts

Healthcare – Cash plan

Life Assurance – 2x salary

Flexible Benefits

EAP & counselling

Headspace mindfulness

Blue Light Card

Overtime & sleep-in pay

Refer a Friend

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is looking for Bank/Support Workers to join Birch House in Godalming, Surrey. This part-time role (25 hours per week) involves supporting autistic adults through planned activities and daily routines. All successful applicants will undergo safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and encouraging participation in activities, with flexibility for evenings and weekends. Driving licence preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to inspire others and support vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personal care assistance

Encourage activities

Positive attitude

Autistic experience helpful

Job description

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Job Reference nationalautisticsociety/TP/1646/581

Number of Positions:

2

Contract Type:

Permanent - Part Time

Working Hours:

25

Location:

Closing Date:

31/10/2026

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 Support Worker

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Birch House, in Godalming, Surrey. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Service

Our centre is based in Surrey and provides support for autistic adults through educational and recreational sessions. We aim to enable individuals to learn new skills and improve upon existing skills, which are necessary for their everyday independence. We encourage people to progress by equipping them with the tools necessary to succeed in all aspects of their lives. The sessions are planned and person centred and work towards achieving goals set by the individuals.

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

This advert is for a part-time position at 25 Hours per week.

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)ispreferred

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.

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.