Support Worker (Bank)

National Autistic Society; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Cardiff is seeking Support Workers to assist autistic adults in achieving independence and personal goals. The role requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends. Strong experience in supporting vulnerable individuals is essential, and while a driving license is desirable, training is offered for newcomers to the field. The pay rate is £12.21 per hour, with various benefits available for staff. We encourage applications from those with a personal connection to autism.

Benefits

Accrued annual leave paid on hours worked

Excellent training and development program

Staff discount scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to the Headspace App

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have a background supporting autistic individuals.
• Possession of a driving license is highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience working in a residential setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
• Support individuals to integrate into their community.
• Develop home-making skills and personal chores.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Personal connection to autism

Flexible working hours

Job description

Location: Wales

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others.

We have come a long way but there is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for Support Workers with the passion to work with our fantastic teams. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people but if not, we have a fantastic training programme that will get you on your way to achieving a fulfilling job that will beat most out there. You may have a personal connection, a desire to work with or real‑life experiences working with autistic people. You will have experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting and if you share our values and are willing to make a difference to the lives of autistic people, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

This advert is for a bank position and the pay for this is £12.21 per hour.

The role includes:

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
• Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
• Develop individuals’ home‑making skills and personal chores
• Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is not essential, but highly desirable for this role.

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What we can offer you as a bank worker:

• Accrued annual leave paid to you on hours worked
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
• Access to a Blue light card
• More benefits on offer should you decide to join us on a permanent basis

Where you will be working:

Ty Draig, Cardiff

About our application process:

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact Meirion Boudier at [e-mail]

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults, 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 those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer. INDAS