Support worker - Bank

National Autistic Society; Northam; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Induction training

Discounts

EAP

Headspace app

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The National Autistic Society at Kingsley House in Devon is seeking Bank Support Workers to help adults with autism live fulfilling lives by following support plans and routines.

As a bank worker you can choose shifts including evenings and weekends; a driving licence is preferred or essential, and DBS checks are relevant to safeguarding. Training and support are provided to help you succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Care and compassion for adults with autism.
• Ability to follow care plans and routines.
• Willingness to work shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Support participants to engage in activities they enjoy.
• Follow individual support plans and daily routines.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Flexibility

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

Visit our website to find out more about who we are:

About the Service

At Kingsley House, Devon, we provide high quality residential and day services for autistic adults in a specialist 24-hour, safe and secure learning environment. Our emphasis is on supporting adults with complex needs to fulfil their potential by developing vocational and life skills.

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

As you are a bank worker, you will be able topick and choosethe 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) ispreferred/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

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

For questions about this vacancy, please contact Kim Tappin, hiring manager, at ###########

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.

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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.

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