Support Worker

National Autistic Society; Paglesham East End; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Training

Discounts

Support

Mindfulness

Blue Light Card

Job summary

National Autistic Society is seeking a caring and reliable Bank Support Worker for Crossways in Suffolk. You will follow individual support plans to help autistic adults live fulfilling lives in a warm, low arousal environment.

The role focuses on personal care, enabling participation in activities, and developing life skills. A driving licence (min. 1 year) is essential; part-time, 30 hours per week, with training and support provided.

Qualifications

• Essential driving licence (minimum 1 year).

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

Caring attitude

Reliability

Empathy

Experience with autistic people (helpf

Driving licence

Job description

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 Crossways. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Service

Crossways, in Suffolk, is a warm and secure home for seven autistic adults. It provides a safe, low arousal environment where, with the support of our staff, people live fulfilled lives and become more independent.

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

• 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

This advert is for a part-time position at 30 hours per week. Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is essential.

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 Emma Stanley, 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.

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.