Support Worker (Bank) - Lancashire

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact 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 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 a Bank Support Worker with a passion to work with our fantastic teams. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people, but if not, we offer a comprehensive training programme to help you achieve a fulfilling career. 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 will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, including evening and weekend work.

This advert is for a Bank Support Worker. The hourly rate for this position is £12.21.

The role includes:

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
• Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
• Developing individuals\’ homemaking skills and personal chores
• Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.

Please click here for a Job Description

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (including Public Holidays) with options to buy or sell leave annually
• Excellent induction, training, and development, including autism-specific training
• Online staff discount scheme for various benefits such as cycle to work, season ticket loans, and shopping discounts at major retailers
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff)
• Life Assurance at 2x base salary
• A range of flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice, activity passes, holiday trading, and enhanced pension options
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling
• Free Headspace mindfulness app, with options to enroll friends or family
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime, sleep-in, and on-call payments
• Refer a friend scheme: receive £200

Where you will be working:

Lancashire – Bridgefield Close.

Application process:

When submitting your supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification, and include information demonstrating your suitability for the role.

For more information, contact Olivia Marshall, Registered Manager, at Olivia.Marshall@nas.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive many suitable applications.

Background checks:

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, is preferred but not essential.

We welcome applications from anyone suitably qualified, especially those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.