Night Support Worker

National Autistic Society; Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking Waking Nights Support Workers in Folly Gate. This role provides support to autistic adults, enabling them to achieve independence and integrate into their community. Candidates will benefit from a comprehensive training program. The position operates under a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and offers a salary of £27,898 per annum FTE.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting.
• Background in supporting autistic people preferred; training programme available.

Responsibilities

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
• Supporting individuals to integrate into the community.
• Developing personal home making skills.

Skills

Supporting vulnerable people

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Waking Nights Support Workers with a passion to work with our teams. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting autistic people, but if not, we offer a comprehensive training programme to help you start a rewarding role. You may have personal experience or a desire to work with autistic people. You will have experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting and, if you share our values and are willing to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check (either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months) is preferable but not essential.

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others. We have come a long way but there is still much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen. The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.

Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, and will include evening and weekend working. This advert is for a Bank Worker, 0 hour contract. The salary for this position is £27,898 per annum FTE.

Responsibilities

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
• Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
• Developing individuals' home making skills and personal chores
• Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults
• Supporting the team in providing high-quality, person-centred care

Requirements & Benefits

• Background in supporting autistic people preferred; training programme available
• Experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting
• Willingness to make a difference and align with our values
• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave
• Induction, training and development programme including autism training
• Online staff discounts for a range of benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff)
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• Salary sacrifice benefits and other flexible benefits
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling
• Free Headspace App access
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime, sleep-in and on-call payments
• Refer a friend scheme – £200

Location

Where you will be working: Pinecroft, Alveston, Thornbury. Pinecroft is our specialised residential home supporting autistic adults with varied mental health needs. We help people develop skills to promote health and wellbeing, inclusion in the local community, and greater independence.