Nights Support Worker

AUTISM PLUS LIMITED; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme

Company pension scheme

Mileage reimbursement for business旅行

Job summary

Autism Plus in Hull is seeking a dedicated full-time night shift Support Worker to provide person-centred support to adults with autism and learning disabilities in Hull Supported Living services.

You will assist with daily tasks, health needs, and community participation, following Care Plans, with a 3-week induction provided. Shifts may cover weekends/bank holidays; driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and compassionate to provide person-centred support.
• Able to commit to full-time night shifts and induction.
• Desirable: Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans.
• Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks.
• Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their concerns.
• Understand their communication needs and adapt communication to each individual.
• Offer unconditional respect for privacy and maintain dignity at all times.
• Assist in planning and pursuing strategies to support and alleviate challenging behaviour.
• Support and monitor healthcare needs, including administering medication where applicable.

Skills

Empathetic

Observant

Resilient

Clear communication

Job description

Job reference: 000303

Salary: £23,793.12

Department: Care - Non-Manager

Location: Hull Supported Living (MS)

Hours Per Week: 36

Closing date: 25/10/2026

Job Description

About Autism Plus
Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.

About the Role: Full time nights position Shifts Patterns: Shifts may cover weekends & Bank Holidays. Desired, but not Essential: Full, clean Driving Licence.

Autism Plus are looking for Support Workers who are emphatic and compassionate to provide person centred support to individuals with Autism, leaning disabilities and mental health conditions within our Hull Supported Living Services. The role is incredibly rewarding as you will support individuals to live as independently as possible, empower them to identify their goals, pursue interests and hobbies, support health and well-being, and to be a part of their local community.

You must be able to commit to a fully paid, full time 3-week induction.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs.

• Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks.

• Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.

• Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual.

• To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.

• Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.

• Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Empathetic, observant, and resilient.

• Compassionate and can appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience.

• Take pride in doing a great job.

• Enjoy helping others.

• Happy assisting with domestic duties, cooking, providing personal care, attending appointments and social activities.

• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations.

• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach.

What we offer:

• 20% discount at our Chocolate Factory in Knaresborough
• BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
• Refer‑a‑Friend cash reward scheme
• GloSave access (financial wellbeing & savings support)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• Ongoing training and continuous professional development
• A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day