Waking Night Support Worker

We are recruiting for aWaking Night Support Worker to join our caring team at our residential home in Crewkerne. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety comfort and wellbeing of our residents during night hours providing essential support when they need it.

Previous care experience is not essential - maybe you have been inspired by looking after someone close to you or fancy a career changing into something that makes a real difference.

Please note:Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.

The role

In Adult Services our mission is to empower the people we support to live as independently as possible and to watch them truly thrive. Every individual we work with has their own unique way of communicating from using PECS boards and Sign-a-long to expressing themselves through familiar phrases. If youve never used Sign-a-long before theres no need to worryfull training and ongoing support are provided.

At the core of our approach is a commitment to fostering independence and creating an environment where people feel understood encouraged and valued. Our team is relaxed empathetic and dedicated to helping each person reach their personal goals at a pace that feels right for them.

Hours of work:

30 hours per week including one weekend day

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 we are proud to work for Autism Unlimited

Why join us

See how we take care of our teamexplore our great benefitsonline!

Apply now:

If this role interests you wed love to hear from you! To apply it couldnt be simpler - just apply to complete the application If you have any questions please call the Talent Team on .

Carlywould be more than happy to help!

Start Date:January 2026

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.