Night Support Worker for Autistic Adults | Flexible Hours

National Autistic Society; Oswaldtwistle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolled pension

33 days annual leave

Autism training

Staff discounts

Cash plan for permanent staff

Life Assurance 2x base salary

Private health options

24-hour EAP

Headspace access

Blue Light Card

Enhanced overtime & sleep-in pay

Refer a Friend £200

Job summary

National Autistic Society is seeking a Night Support Worker for Merlewood House in Great Harwood, Lancashire. You will follow support plans, assist with personal care, and help residents engage in activities in a specialist residential setting for autistic adults.

Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential; driving licence preferred. The role includes evening and weekend shifts and access to extensive staff benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
• Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)
• Flexible to meet the needs of people supported and their families; includes evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts).
• Support life skills and independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation).
• Inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people.

Job description

National Autistic Society is seeking a Night Support Worker for Merlewood House in Great Harwood, Lancashire. You will follow support plans, assist with personal care, and help residents engage in activities in a specialist residential setting for autistic adults.

Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential; driving licence preferred. The role includes evening and weekend shifts and access to extensive staff benefits and training opportunities.