Female waking night support worker - 42 Hours

Autism Together; Neston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend £500

Fully paid induction

Professional qualifications and/appren

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private health care

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Staff awards

Career progression

Job summary

Autism Together is seeking a waking night support worker to join our Wirral/West Cheshire team. You will work nights to support autistic individuals in their homes, helping with personal care, routines and community engagement, while following personalised care plans.

Training is fully funded and progression opportunities exist. Hourly rate up to £14.10, with a rolling 4 nights on / 2 nights off rota; 42 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring and a desire to support people.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and communicate well.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic individuals in their homes and night-time routines.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene tasks and maintain clean rooms.
• Engage clients in activities as appropriate and follow care plans.
• Contribute to professional development and progress within the role.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Supporting clients with learning dis

Experience with vulnerable people

Providing personal care

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Female waking night support worker - 42 Hours

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a tangible difference in people's lives? Join Autism Together, one of the UK's leading providers of services and support for autistic people and their families. We are expanding our team in our Residential and Supported living properties across Wirral and West Cheshire and are seeking passionate individuals to join us.

As a Support Worker, you will be an integral part of a warm, friendly team, dedicated to delivering individualised care. Your role will involve supporting individuals in their homes and helping them engage with the local community, including daily activities, appointments, and personal care. ( Please note as a waking night support worker, going out in the community may be unlikely for this role)

In return for your dedication, we offer an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Excellent rates of pay plus enhanced overtime

• £500 Refer-a-friend scheme after meeting a satisfactory probation period (subject to eligibility criteria).

• Fully paid induction and ongoing training from our award-winning team

• Opportunities to gain professionally recognised qualifications and apprenticeships

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more

• Access to a pension scheme, private health care (Medicash), and an Employee Assistance Programme

• High street discounts and eligibility for a Blue Light Card

• Regular staff awards, a refer-a-friend scheme, and clear career progression paths

About the role

As a Waking night Support Worker with Autism Together, your nights will be dynamic and deeply rewarding. You'll work within a supportive team to empower autistic individuals, helping them navigate their night time routines and achieve their personal goals. This involves creating and implementing personalised care plans, assisting with activities from personal care and other activities and duties around hygiene and cleanliness of the rooms. . This role is perfect for someone with empathy and a desire to help others grow. You'll build meaningful relationships and see the direct impact of your work. We provide extensive training and clear pathways for career advancement, including fully-funded qualifications, ensuring you can develop professionally while making a real difference.

Hourly Rate– up to £14.10

Hours per week– 42

Hours of work…
Within our Services, our hours run on varying shift patterns, for this waking night role it is a rolling rota of 4 nights on, two nights off, Shift times to be discussed upon offer of employment.

About the company

Autism Together is a charity and service provider, offering specialist support to autistic people for almost 60 years.

Required Criteria

• A compassionate and caring nature.
• A desire to support people and make a positive difference in their lives.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to learn and undertake professional development.
• Full UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above or equivalent

Skills you'll need

• Problem Solving
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Empathy
• Time Management
• Organisational skills
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
• Experience working with vulnerable people
• Providing personal care