Looking for a flexible role where your time and compassion can truly make a difference? A rewarding opportunity is available with the National Autistic Society in Glasgow for a Bank Support Worker, offering zero-hours flexibility to suit your schedule while contributing to high-quality care for individuals on the autism spectrum.
This role centres on providing person-focused support that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing. A positive mindset and a genuine interest in helping vulnerable people are key, as you will be supporting individuals in their daily lives, encouraging confidence and social engagement. Previous experience with autistic individuals is beneficial but not required, as full training and ongoing development are typically provided to help you succeed in the role.
Ideal applicants will bring empathy, patience, and a strong willingness to learn. Whether you have personal experience, a background in care, or simply a passion for making a difference, this position offers a valuable entry point into the health and social care sector with flexible working hours and the chance to build meaningful connections.
Position: Support Worker
Job Type: Bank
Salary: £13.45
Location: Glasgow
Job Introduction
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
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 Glasgow Outreach. 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
Our community outreach service is for adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The service offers many forms of support to people at home with their own tendencies or living with their family. We also offer support to access the community to develop their current interests and explore new opportunities. The support we offer is based on individual people’s needs and wishes – we develop person-centred plans and review them regularly. Using a person-centred approach is at the heart of what we do so we aim to match individuals with their support worker to help each person we support to flourish.
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 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
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.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas
Application Process
Application Deadline
April 17th, 2026