Male ** Bank Support Worker (Greenwich Community Services), New Eltham, Must be a Driver
Job Description
Job title: Male ** Bank Support Worker (Greenwich Community Services), New Eltham, Must be a Driver
Company: The National Autistic Society
Job description: Male ** Bank Support Worker (Greenwich Community Services), New Eltham, Must be a Driver
Help transform lives by joining our team.
It’s not easy, and it’s not for everyone. But as a support worker, the rewards can be so much bigger than the challenges. You really will make a positive difference to people’s lives.
You’ll be joining our team, both locally and nationally and we’ll support you every step of the way.
We need you to be resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people. Being a support worker takes bravery, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return.
You may have a personal connection, a desire to work with or real life experiences working with autistic people. You might not have lots of experience yet, but if you share our and are willing to make a difference to the lives of autistic people, we’d love to hear from you.
We offer a fantastic one year induction programme, continuing learning and development opportunities and the support you need to develop a career in social care. Along with – from shopping discounts to flexible working and a competitive pension scheme.
We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.
We are looking for a male** support worker to work in our Greenwich community services based in New Eltham. You’ll be working with an autistic adult and their family in a range of environments that support the service users’ needs.
Your role includes:
- Helping individual achieve independence and personal goals
- Supporting and transporting individuals’ to integrate into the community
- Develop individuals’ life skills, vocational, educational and creative skills
- Help provide exercise, leisure and recreational opportunities
- Transforming lives and achieving results for Autistic Adults
A full UK driving licence and ability to drive an automatic car is essential . Familiarity to New Eltham and surrounding area is also essential in order to help individual’s access the community. Sleep – ins are paid at an additional premium of £50 per night and will be required as a part of this role.
Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people if not, we have a fantastic training programme that will get you on your way to achieving a fulfilling job that will beat most out there.
The service offers a varied working pattern over a seven-day rota which includes weekends, nights and bank holidays to suit your work/life balance.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenges perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.
For any specific questions regarding the role please email HRHub@nas.org.uk
Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
**We currently have an occupational requirement for male only applicants for this position as the support package involves male personal care
Expected salary: £11.25 per hour
Location: New Eltham, South East London
