Bank Support Worker

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 Support Worker
\n The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Carryduff. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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

About the Service
\n The first of its kind in Northern Ireland, the centre has been purpose-built for autistic people and their families. At its core is day provision for autistic adults who need high levels of support.

About the Role
\n 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

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• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
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• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
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• Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)
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What We’re Looking For

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• For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people
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• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
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• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome
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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

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• Annual Leave – accrued annual leave paid to you on hours worked
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• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
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• Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
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• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
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• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
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• Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
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About our application process

When you write your supporting statement:

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• Look at the job description and person specification.
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• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
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• Give examples if you can.
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We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact Claire Austin, hiring manager, at [email removed]

To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Membership of the Access NI Scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application. 

The NAS adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice. A copy is available on request. 

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.