Residential Waking Night Support Worker

Autism Unlimited; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Blandford Forum is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents during the night. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and social care, along with experience supporting individuals with autism. This part-time position offers 20 hours a week over weekends, providing vital support and personalized care in a residential home environment.

Benefits

Blue Light discount card

Employee Referral Scheme

12-week induction programme

Opportunity for accredited qualification

Cycle to work scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Benefits portal access

24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders support

Qualifications

• Solid background in health and social care.
• Experience supporting people with autism.

Responsibilities

• Stay alert throughout the shift.
• Administer necessary medication.
• Complete documentation regularly.
• Follow individual support plans.
• Provide personal care.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Experience with autism

Health and social care background

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated team at our residential home in Highcliffe. In this rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring our residents safety, comfort, and wellbeing throughout the night — offering reassurance and essential support whenever it's needed most.

We are seeking someone with a solid background in health and social care and experience supporting people with autism.

Please note: Autism Unlimited is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

The role

At Autism Unlimited, we help people live independent and fulfilling lives. Everyone we support communicates in their own way — some use PECS cards, others Sign-a-long, and some use familiar phrases. If you haven't used Sign-a-long before, not to worry we provide all required training!

Hours of work

20 hours per week
Friday and Saturday - 10pm - 8am

Responsibilities

• Staying alert throughout the shift
• Administering any necessary medication
• Completing documentation at regular periods throughout shift
• Following the support plan in place for each person we support, to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy, adapting this as required based on change in behaviour
• Providing some elements of personal care from personal hygiene prompts, helping to bath and wash, medication

Why join us?

• Blue Light discount card
• Employee Referral Scheme - you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!
• 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.
• The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you've passed your probation period.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
• Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
• We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.

Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. To apply it couldn't be simpler - just 'apply' to complete the application process. Should you need any assistance please give us a call on (phone number removed).

Carly would be happy to help!

Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks