Waking Night Support Worker

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated team at our residential home in this rewarding role youll play a vital part in ensuring our residents safety comfort and wellbeing throughout the night - offering reassurance and essential support whenever its needed most.

We are seeking someone with a solid background in health and social care and experience supporting people with autism.

Please note: Autism Unlimited is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

The role:

At Autism Unlimited we help people live independent and fulfilling lives. Everyone we support communicates in their own way some use PECS cards others Sign-a-long and some use familiar phrases. If you havent used Sign-a-long before not to worry we provide all required training!

Hours of work:

20 hours per week

Friday and Saturday - 10pm 8am

Why people choose to work for AU!

A Waking Night support workers job would include:

• Staying alert throughout the shift
• Administering any necessary medication
• Completing documentation at regular periods throughout shift
• Following the support plan in place for each person we support to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy adapting this as required based on change in behaviour
• Providing some elements of personal care from personal hygiene prompts helping to bath and wash medication

Why join us

• Blue Light discount card
• Employee Referral Scheme you can earn400for each person you successfully refer!
• 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training e-learning shadowing coaching and mentoring.
• The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once youve passed your probation period.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Up to33 days annual leavepro-rata (including bank holidays)
• Benefits portalwhich gives you access to money off your favourite shops restaurants and great days out along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management family and legal information.
• We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.

Apply now:

If this sounds like the role for you wed love to hear from you. To apply it couldnt be simpler - just apply to complete the application process. Should you need any assistance please give us a call on .

Carly would be happy to help!

Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.Wewillensurethatallourrecruitment andselectionpracticesreflectthis. Anyonewith any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race colour sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status veteran status disability age religion or any other classification protected by law.

All successfulcandidateswillbesubject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.