Senior Support Worker – Night Shifts

Senior Support Worker – Night Shifts. St Georges Gardens

• Location: Birkenhead Wirral
• Salary: £17.52 per hour
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship

About Autism Pathways

Autism Pathways provides modern self-contained residential and supported living accommodations for adults with Autism designed to promote safety independence and choice.

The Service:

A purpose-built residential service designed to meet the complex needs of adults with autism and associated conditions. The service includes:

• All accommodation consists of large modern self-contained individual apartments which include lounge/dining room Kitchen bedroom and bathroom.
• High-quality person centred care and support developing bespoke pathways for all.
• Non-restrictive assistive technology supporting safe care and promoting independence.
• SMART homes which are robust safe energy-efficient technologically advanced and adaptable to meet each person’s needs.

The Role: Senior Support Worker (Nights)

As a Senior Support Worker you’ll lead by example during night shifts ensuring the safety comfort and wellbeing of individuals while supporting and guiding the night team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a calm secure environment and ensuring high standards of care are upheld.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support the night team to deliver consistent high-quality care
• Monitor individuals throughout the night responding to needs and incidents professionally
• Support with bedtime routines and overnight care
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning
• Ensure the environment remains clean safe and secure
• Communicate effectively with day staff to ensure continuity of care
• Uphold Autism Pathways’ values and promote a person-centred approach

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced and confident in supporting individuals with autism and complex needs
• Leadership skills – able to guide and support a team effectively
• Empathetic and proactive – passionate about making a difference
• Reliable and resilient – able to manage behaviours and respond to challenges
• Organised and detail-oriented – with strong observation and reporting skills
• Flexible – willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends
• Committed to development – open to training and progression opportunities

Experience in autism learning disabilities or complex behavioural needs is essential. A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).

Autism Pathways employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid and get money management tips too
• Specialist training - on-going face-to-face training tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work

Autism Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates LGBTQ as well as non-binary candidates and those with experience of mental health.