Support Worker Nights

National Autistic Society; Rawridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension - Auto-enrolled

Annual Leave - 33 days

Training

Discounts

Healthcare

Life Assurance - 2x salary

Flexible Benefits

Support – EAP

Mindfulness – Headspace

Blue Light Card

Overtime & on-call pay

Refer a Friend

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for night shifts at Kingsley House in Devon. You will follow individual support plans and assist residents with daily routines in a safe, respectful environment.

We value caring, reliability and a positive mindset, with a focus on developing life skills and independence for autistic adults. DBS checks and safeguarding measures are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Caring and reliable with a positive attitude toward supporting vulnerable adults.
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential.
• Personal experience or passion for helping others is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Encourage activities such as swimming, hiking, arts and crafts.
• Support life skills and independence including budgeting and meal preparation.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Driving licence

Job description

Package Description:

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

Join Us as a Support Worker - Nights

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Kingsley House. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/

About the Service

At Kingsley House, Devon, we provide high quality residential and day services for autistic adults in a specialist 24-hour, safe and secure learning environment. Our emphasis is on supporting adults with complex needs to fulfil their potential by developing vocational and life skills.

About the Role

We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers. Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
• Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)

What We’re Looking For

• For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome

This advert is for a full time position at 44 Hours per week.

Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and will include weekend working.

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred

What we can offer you

•  Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
• Extra Pay – Enhanced overtime, plus payments for sleep-in and on-call (if applicable to the role).
• Refer a Friend – Get £200 when you refer someone.

About our application process

When you write your supporting statement:

• Look at the job description and person specification.
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
• Give examples if you can.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

For queries about this vacancy, please contact Kim Tappin, hiring manager, at [e-mail]

To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.