Support Worker (Days & Nights) – Autism & Complex Care

Bluebird Care Exeter, Exmouth & West Devon; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Proud to Care Devon is hiring a Support Worker (Days & Nights) in Exeter. The role covers 12-hour day and night shifts on a rolling rota, with a 36-hour week and a salary of £29,952 per year.

The position involves supporting young people and adults with autism and complex needs, delivering person-centred care and specialist training before you work independently. You will work a mix of day (8:00am–8:00pm) and night (8:00pm–8:00am) shifts, including every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring roles.
• Willing to work day and night shifts and every other weekend.
• Full UK driving licence desirable but not essential.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with their daily routines and activities.
• Provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Promote independence, confidence and wellbeing.
• Follow individual support plans and PBS strategies.
• Respond calmly during times of anxiety or distress.
• Maintain accurate records and handovers.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals.
• Support individuals to participate in meaningful activities and achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Committed

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Support Worker (Days & Nights) – Autism & Complex

£29952 per year based on 36 hours per week | Full Time | Exeter

Day Shifts: 8:00am to 8:00pm
Night Shifts: 8:00pm to 8:00am
36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts)

Make a Real Difference Every Day. Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely improve the lives of others?

We are seeking caring, reliable and committed Support Workers to join our specialist team supporting young people and adults with autism and complex needs in the Exeter area. This is an opportunity to work within a supportive, well-structured environment where you will receive specialist training, ongoing support and the chance to develop a rewarding career in complex care.

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support that enables individuals to live safe, fulfilling and meaningful lives. Working as part of a consistent team, you will build positive relationships and help people achieve their personal goals while maintaining their dignity, independence and wellbeing. You will work a mixture of 12-hour day shifts (8am to 8pm) and 12-hour night shifts (8pm to 8am) on a planned rolling rota designed to provide stability and continuity for the people we support.

Please note: This role includes a requirement to work every other weekend as part of the shift pattern.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting individuals with their daily routines and activities


• Providing personal care in a respectful and dignified manner


• Promoting independence, confidence and wellbeing


• Following individual support plans and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies


• Responding calmly and positively during times of anxiety or distress


• Maintaining accurate records and handovers


• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals


• Supporting individuals to participate in meaningful activities and achieve positive outcomes

Full Training Provided. We provide comprehensive paid training before you work independently, including:

Autism Awareness
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
De-escalation Techniques
Physical Intervention Training (where required)
Safeguarding
Medication Administration
Mandatory Care Training

We welcome applicants with experience supporting people with:

Autism
Learning disabilities
Complex care needs
Experience can be gained through paid employment, voluntary work or personal circumstances.

You will also be:

Caring, patient and dependable
Calm under pressure
A strong communicator and team player
Committed to delivering high-quality support
Willing to learn and develop new skills
Able to work a flexible rota, including day shifts, night shifts and every other weekend
A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

Salary of up to £30,000 per year
Permanent contracted hours
Paid induction and specialist training
Funded Enhanced DBS check
Ongoing supervision and support
Career development opportunities
Employee discount scheme [Bluelight card]
Company events
Casual dress

Important Information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or visa transfers for this position.
Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Exeter.
This is an in-person role.

Why Join Us?

We believe that great support starts with great people. If you are compassionate, resilient and passionate about helping others live their best lives, we would love to hear from you.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

8am-8pm or 8pm-8am

12 hour shifts