Female Full-Time Waking Night Support Worker

Olive Recruit; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency seeks a compassionate Night Support Worker to provide essential overnight care for adults with complex needs in a high dependency living environment. Successful candidates will support individuals with autism, epilepsy, and mobility needs, ensuring personal care and safety while encouraging independence and social inclusion.

Benefits

Consistent 33-hour per week night rota

Weekend and bank holiday pay enhancements

Full or part-time and flexible hours considered

Free enhanced DBS check

Sick Pay

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for progression within the organisation

28 Days Annual Leave, pro rata

Qualifications

• Experience with Makaton and supporting individuals with epilepsy.
• Ability to support people with complex behaviours and learning disabilities.
• Experience is essential in supporting adults with autism and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight care to three individuals with complex learning disabilities.
• Deliver personal care and follow individual care plans.
• Complete written records and promote dignity and safety.

Skills

Makaton

Support for epilepsy

Supporting people with high dependency needs

Supporting people with autism

Managing challenging behaviour

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with complex needs? Are you calm, compassionate, and reliableespecially during the night? This is an opportunity to work in a bespoke, high dependency supported living environment supporting adults with Autism, non-verbal communication, epilepsy, and mobility needs. As a Night Support Worker you will provide overnight care to three individuals with complex learning disabilities and autism. Stay alert and responsive throughout the night, deliver high levels of personal care and follow individual care plans, complete written records and documentation after each shift, promote dignity, choice, and safety in everything you do. You'll work within a structured and supportive environment that encourages therapeutic engagement, social inclusion, and a focus on independence.

Do you have?

• Experience with Makaton (non-verbal communication)
• Experience supporting epilepsy (buccal medication knowledge preferred)
• Ability to support people with high dependency needs and complex behaviours people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours described as challenging.

Benefits:

• Consistent 33-hour per week night rota (3 waking night shifts/week)
• Fixed on-site location (no travel required)
• Weekend and bank holiday pay enhancements
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Fantastic staff Benefits including 28 Days Annual Leave, pro rata. (Including bank holidays)
• Full or Part-time and flexible hours will be considered for candidates looking for specific hours
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Comprehensive benefits package, including; Sick Pay, Pension, Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities for progression within the organisation

At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core valuesIntegrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovationguide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.

We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.

Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.