Night Support Worker – Residential Care (Autism/LD)

Priory; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship and development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory is recruiting a Female Nights Support Worker for a residential setting near Rotherham, providing care to residents with learning disabilities and autism. The role pays £13.45 per hour with full-time hours of 30–40 per week, on a 10 PM–8 AM shift, including weekend work.

You’ll work as part of a compassionate team, supporting with daily living, attendance at appointments, and recording wellbeing while helping residents build independence in a safe, homely environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature.
• Empathy, understanding and patience.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges.
• Competent in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bedclothes.
• Assist with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals.
• Assistance and support to attend medical appointments.
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff.
• Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Policy following

English proficiency

Healthcare qualification

Education

Healthcare qualification

Job description

Priory is recruiting a Female Nights Support Worker for a residential setting near Rotherham, providing care to residents with learning disabilities and autism. The role pays £13.45 per hour with full-time hours of 30–40 per week, on a 10 PM–8 AM shift, including weekend work.

You’ll work as part of a compassionate team, supporting with daily living, attendance at appointments, and recording wellbeing while helping residents build independence in a safe, homely environment.