Support Worker Waking Nights, Southport

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Sefton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid by employer

Progression opportunities

Full training and development

Diploma Level 2 qualification support

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is hiring a Support Worker for waking nights in Southport. You will join a friendly team at a Supported Living service, helping autistic adults to live more independently. The role involves night duties, personal care when required, and maintaining the residents' routines and environment.

Full training provided, no prior experience required, and a structured progression path. The job includes DBS, holiday entitlement, and other staff benefits as part of a comprehensive support

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Passion to make a difference and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic adults to live as independently as possible.
• Promote health and wellbeing and support them to maintain their home; may include some cleaning duties.
• Provide personal care as needed and build a trusting rapport with residents.
• Offer flexible and patient support during night shifts (22:00–08:00).

Job description

Support Worker Waking Nights, Southport

35 hours per week

£13.01 per hour

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 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.

INDSP

In addition to competitive pay rates, a contributory pension, and generous holiday entitlements, you’ll have access to a range of additional benefits designed to recognise and reward the exceptional support our staff provide.

Some benefits are available immediately, while others are awarded over time to recognise loyalty, dedication, and long service. Please note that benefits may vary by role, location, and length of service. Full details of your benefits package will be available once you join.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme – free expert support on childcare, probate, money management, and work–life balance
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

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Before starting your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information:

• Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
• Details of your current employment and full previous employment history
• Contact details for two referees (the first must be your current employer). Please note that referees will only be contacted after an offer of employment has been accepted and with your permission

You are strongly encouraged to read all supporting documents available in the Document Section, including the Job Description and Person Specification. These resources will help you identify the key skills and experience required for the role.

When completing your application, it is essential that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. Use your own words to describe your skills, knowledge, and experience, as applications that do not evidence this may not be shortlisted.

While AI tools can be helpful for generating ideas, your application should reflect your own thinking, experience, and values. We are interested in understanding your personal contributions and achievements. Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed.

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