Package 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.
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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 Randalstown Centre. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Service
The National Autistic Society Randalstown Centre is a purpose‑built autism centre that builds on the success of our established Carryduff site. Created in direct response to priorities identified by autistic people and their families, it will operate a dual service model to support autistic people across the life course. During the day, the Centre will deliver commissioned day services for autistic adults with high support and/or complex needs. In the evenings and at weekends, it will host “Support for Life”; a comprehensive programme of wraparound activities for autistic people and their families, including dedicated sessions for autistic children with high support needs, adult mentoring, youth clubs, skills programmes, and stay‑and‑play opportunities.
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 participants by adapting activities and supporting their independence and wellbeing.
- Maintain strong relationships with autistic people and families.
- Support planning and delivery of social activities.
What We’re Looking For
- Inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people.
- Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome.
- Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.
What We Can Offer You
- Accrued annual leave paid to you on hours worked.
- Great induction and training, including autism training.
- Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
- 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
- Free Headspace app for you and up to three family or friends.
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts.
About Our Application Process
- 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.
- 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 are particularly welcome from autistic people.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society is unable to provide sponsorship for visas.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
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