At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with personal care and encourage enjoyable activities.
- Company: Join the National Autistic Society, dedicated to empowering autistic people.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, training opportunities, and discounts on shopping and wellness.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping others; experience with autistic individuals is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 14.15 - 14.15 $ per hour.
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 Mansfield House. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Service: Our Mansfield House Centre is based within easy reach of main line transportation links and community facilities, providing daily access opportunities for the people we support. Through person centred planned activities, our Centre aims to promote independence, develop skills and coping strategies while empowering individuals to make decisions and work toward their personal goals and 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.
- 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
As you are a bank worker, you will be able to pick and choose the 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) is preferred.
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.
- 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. 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.
Bank Support Worker employer: National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society offers a rewarding work environment focused on making a difference in the lives of autistic individuals. Employees benefit from flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, and have the opportunity to engage in person-centred activities that promote independence and skill development. The organization values caring and reliable attitudes, providing a supportive atmosphere for both staff and those they assist.
