Support Worker Waking Nights, Southport

Autism Initiatives; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid enhanced DBS

Career progression

Full training programme

Diploma Level 2 qualification support

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service entitlements

Option to sell annual leave

Staff cash prize draw

Medicash

Job summary

Autism Initiatives in Southport is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our night team. You will support autistic adults to live as independently as possible, help maintain their home, and contribute to a caring, structured nightly routine.

No prior experience required; comprehensive training is provided and you’ll be part of a friendly, established team. The role involves night shifts (likely 22:00–08:00), with opportunities to discuss other options.

Qualifications

• Experience is not required; full training is provided.
• Must be proactive and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Able to work night shifts and adapt to a supported-living setting.
• Commitment to helping autistic adults maintain independence.

Responsibilities

• Work night shifts at a Supported Living service in Southport.
• Support autistic adults to live independently and maintain home.
• Promote health, well-being and safety; assist with light cleaning.
• Provide personal care as needed and build trusting rapport.
• Learn needs and offer flexible, compassionate support.

Skills

Reliability

Proactivity

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

35 hours per week

£13.01 per hour, based on 35 hour working week

Looking for a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team! This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.

35 hours per week £13.01 per hour, based on 35 hour working week Looking for a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team! This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.

We need proactive and reliable people to join us at our Supported Living service to work nights. This service is in the Southport area, close to the town centre with easy access to local transport links. You will be joining a friendly, established team that provides quality support to autistic adults. Our night shifts usually start at 22.00 and finish at 08.00, but please get in touch if you would like to discuss other options.

Autism Initiatives work positively alongside people with autism, providing specialist services that are tailored to each individual.

As a Support Worker working nights, you can enjoy an interesting and varied role. You will be supporting people with Autism to live as independently as possible, promote health and well-being and support them to maintain their home, some cleaning duties may be required. The people who live here may require your support throughout the night which may include some aspects of personal care and to have someone there who they have built a trusting rapport with will make a positive difference. You will be committed to learning about their needs, and be able to offer them positive reassurance and flexible support.

Experience is not required as we provide full training, but a genuine passion to making a difference to people’s lives and a positive attitude are key to being successful in this role. This is truly a rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills, knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

What can we offer you?

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Progression opportunities and career pathways
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
• Support to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, rising with years’ service.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Long service entitlements
• Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The cost of which will be met with by Autism Initiatives.

www.autisminitiatives.org

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