Overnight Support Worker – Waking Nights

Autism Pathways; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay

Specialist training

Career opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounts on retail

Refer-a-Friend

Wellbeing programme

Employee recognition

Job summary

Autism Pathways is recruiting a Support Worker for waking nights at our Birkenhead service in Wirral. The role focuses on overnight safety, comfort and wellbeing for individuals with complex needs.

You will work 10pm–8am on a rolling rota (35 hours per week) with weekends. Pay is £14.26 per hour. We offer specialist training, flexible pay, pension, and career development within a supportive team. Experience in autism is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and patient, able to provide calm, compassionate support during quiet hours.
• Resilient and dependable, capable of managing behaviours that may be challenging.
• Observant and detail-oriented, able to monitor wellbeing and respond appropriately.
• Team player with strong communication across shifts.
• Flexible and reliable, able to work night shifts including weekends.
• Committed to learning and training, including Level 2 Diploma progression.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring individuals overnight to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Supporting with bedtime routines and overnight care needs.
• Responding to incidents or emergencies with professionalism.
• Promoting a calm and reassuring atmosphere.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care plans.
• Ensuring the environment is clean, safe and secure.
• Collaborating with day staff to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Empathetic

Patient

Resilient

Dependable

Observant

Team player

Flexible

Willing to learn

Education

Level 2 Diploma Health & Social Care

Job description

Autism Pathways is recruiting a Support Worker for waking nights at our Birkenhead service in Wirral. The role focuses on overnight safety, comfort and wellbeing for individuals with complex needs.

You will work 10pm–8am on a rolling rota (35 hours per week) with weekends. Pay is £14.26 per hour. We offer specialist training, flexible pay, pension, and career development within a supportive team. Experience in autism is desirable but not essential.